Definition

The quality of being so attractive or appealing that it cannot be resisted or refused.

Example

Her charm and kindness gave her an air of irresistibility that drew people to her.

Conversation

Have you noticed the irresistibility of those new desserts at the café?

Absolutely! I can't walk past without wanting to try them all.

Right? It's like they have some kind of magic ingredient.

I think it's just their presentation; it's hard to resist!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Irresistibility → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not), "resist" (from Latin "resistere", meaning to stand back or oppose), and "-ibility" (from Latin "-ibilis", meaning capable of). The word describes a quality of being not capable of being opposed or resisted.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'not' ('in-') able to be 'opposed' ('resist') — that's why irresistibility means something that cannot be resisted.

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