Irresistible

Pronunciation: /ɪrɪˈzɪstəbəl/

Definitions of irresistible

adjective describes something that is impossible to resist or refuse

Example Sentences

A1 The puppy's cute face was irresistible to the children.

A2 The smell of freshly baked cookies was irresistible to the guests.

B1 The offer of a free trip was irresistible to many people.

B2 The actor's charm was irresistible to his fans.

C1 The temptation of quitting her job and traveling the world was irresistible.

C2 The beauty of the sunset over the ocean was irresistible, drawing everyone to the beach to watch.

Examples of irresistible in a Sentence

formal The allure of the new product was simply irresistible to the customers.

informal The dessert looked so irresistible, I couldn't resist taking a second helping.

slang That movie was so lit, it was absolutely irresistible!

figurative Her charm was like a magnetic force, pulling everyone towards her - simply irresistible.

Grammatical Forms of irresistible

• past tense: irresistible
• plural: irresistibles
• comparative: more irresistible
• superlative: most irresistible
• present tense: irresistible
• future tense: will be irresistible
• perfect tense: has been irresistible
• continuous tense: is being irresistible
• singular: irresistible
• positive degree: irresistible
• infinitive: to be irresistible
• gerund: irresisting
• participle: irresistible

Origin and Evolution of irresistible

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'irresistible' originated from the Latin word 'irresistibilis', which is derived from the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'resistere' meaning 'to resist'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 15th century, the word 'irresistible' has evolved to convey a sense of being impossible to resist or refuse, often used to describe something extremely appealing or captivating.