irresistible
/,iri'ziatəbl/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Overpoweringly attractive or tempting: Describes something or someone so appealing that it is extremely difficult or impossible to refuse or ignore.
- Impossible to resist or withstand: Describes a force, impulse, or influence that is so strong it cannot be opposed or stopped.
Usage and Examples
- Describing an attractive quality:
- The smell of freshly baked bread was irresistible.
- She has an irresistible smile that charms everyone.
- Describing an overwhelming force or impulse:
- He felt an irresistible urge to laugh.
- The advancing army seemed like an irresistible force.
Advanced Usage and Nuances
- Philosophical/Proverbial Context: Often used in the classic paradox: "What happens when an irresistible force meets an immovable object?" This highlights the word's meaning of absolute, unconquerable power.
- Figurative Use: Can describe abstract concepts like charm, logic, or arguments that are overwhelmingly convincing.
- The irresistible logic of her argument persuaded the committee.
Variants and Related Words
- Irresistibly (adverb): In an irresistible manner.
- The dessert was irresistibly delicious.
- Irresistibility (noun): The quality of being irresistible. (Less common)
- Resist (verb): The root verb meaning to oppose or withstand, forming the core of "irresistible."
Synonyms
- Overpowering: So strong as to be overwhelming.
- Compelling: Evoking strong interest or attention in a way that is hard to ignore.
- Overwhelming: Burying or defeating completely, often with intensity.
- Irrepressible: Impossible to restrain or control (often used for feelings or energy).
Antonyms
- Resistible: Capable of being resisted or withstood.
- Weak: Lacking power or force.
- Unappealing: Not attractive or interesting.
Idioms and Common Phrases
- An irresistible force: A proverbial term for something of absolute, unstoppable power.
- Irresistible impulse: A sudden, overwhelming desire to act, often used in legal or psychological contexts to describe an action taken without conscious control.
Adjective
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overpoweringly attractive
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irresistible beauty
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impossible to resist; overpowering
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irresistible (or resistless) impulses
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what happens when an irresistible force meets an immovable object?
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