Resistless

Pronunciation: /rɪˈzɪst.ləs/

Definitions of resistless

adjective unable to be resisted or withstood

Example Sentences

A1 The baby's smile was resistless, making everyone in the room happy.

A2 The aroma of freshly baked cookies was resistless, tempting me to have one.

B1 Her charm was resistless, drawing people towards her effortlessly.

B2 The actor's performance was resistless, leaving the audience in awe.

C1 The artist's masterpiece was resistless, captivating viewers with its beauty.

C2 The singer's voice was resistless, moving the audience to tears.

Examples of resistless in a Sentence

formal The beauty of the artwork was resistless, drawing in viewers from all around.

informal The urge to eat the cake was resistless, so I gave in and had a slice.

slang Her dance moves were so good, they were resistless - everyone wanted to join in.

figurative The pull of the ocean was resistless, as if it was calling me to come closer.

Grammatical Forms of resistless

• past tense: resisted
• plural: resistlesses
• comparative: more resistless
• superlative: most resistless
• present tense: resistless
• future tense: will resistless
• perfect tense: have resisted
• continuous tense: is resisting
• singular: resistless
• positive degree: resistless
• infinitive: to resistless
• gerund: resistlessing
• participle: resistlessed

Origin and Evolution of resistless

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'resistless' originated from the combination of the prefix 're-' meaning 'back' or 'against' and the word 'resist' meaning 'to oppose or withstand'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something that cannot be resisted or opposed, the word 'resistless' has evolved to also convey a sense of overwhelming power or force that is difficult to withstand.