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irresistible

/ˌɪɹɪˈzɪstəbl̩/

Meanings
  • adjective

    Unably to resist or resist temptation or attraction.

    - "The smell of freshly baked cookies is irresistible."
    - "Her charisma was irresistible to the crowd."
    - "The offer was too irresistible to refuse."

Rhymes
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resistible , persistible , compostible
Variants
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irresistabilities , irresistability , irresistable , irresistableness , irresistablenesses , irresistably , irresistibilities , irresistibility , irresistible , irresistibleness , irresistiblenesses , irresistibly
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'irresistibilis', meaning 'unable to be resisted'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'irresistible' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

  2. In psychology, the concept of the irresistible is often used to explain why people make impulsive decisions or engage in addictive behaviors.


Related Concepts
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  1. resistible: The opposite of irresistible, something that can be resisted or overcome.

  2. temptation: An irresistible desire or urge to do something, often leading to negative consequences.


Culture
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The concept of the irresistible has been a popular theme in literature and art, often representing an allure or temptation that is difficult to resist. For example, in Dante's Inferno, the Siren's song is described as irresistible, leading sailors to their doom.

How to Memorize "irresistible"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the concept of being unable to resist something, such as imagining yourself in a situation where you are faced with an irresistible temptation and the desire to give in.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word irresistible with something that is hard to resist, such as a favorite food or a captivating person.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym I-R-R-E-S-S-I-B-L-E to remember the meaning: 'I'm Really Resisting Something Incredibly Beautiful and Lovely'.


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