Spell Bee Word: irresistible

Basic Details

Word: Irresistible

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Something that is so attractive or appealing that you cannot resist it.

Synonyms: Alluring, tempting, captivating

Antonyms: Resistible, unappealing

Idioms and Phrases

  1. Too hard to resist: Used to describe something very tempting. Example: "The chocolate cake was too hard to resist, so I had a slice."
  2. It’s a no-brainer: Used for decisions that are obvious due to something being highly appealing. Example: "When he offered me a trip to the beach, it was a no-brainer to say yes!"

Usage Examples

Example 1: The puppy's big eyes and wagging tail made him absolutely irresistible to the children.

Example 2: She baked cookies that were so deliciously warm and gooey that they were utterly irresistible.

Example 3: The offer of free ice cream on a hot day was too irresistible for the students to pass up.

Fun Fact

Did you know that the word "irresistible" comes from the Latin "irresistibilis," where "in-" means "not," and "resistibilis" means "able to be resisted"? It has been used in English since the 15th century!

Famous Quote

"There is nothing more irresistible than a man who is in love." — John Grisham

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "irresistible" mean?

a) Very hard to understand
b) Something you cannot resist
c) Something boring
d) Very easy to avoid

Answer: b) Something you cannot resist

2. Which of these is a synonym of "irresistible"?

a) Uninteresting
b) Alluring
c) Disgusting
d) Heavy

Answer: b) Alluring

3. Which word is an antonym of "irresistible"?

a) Attractive
b) Tempting
c) Resistible
d) Captivating

Answer: c) Resistible

4. Which sentence uses "irresistible" correctly?

a) The book was so boring it was irresistible.
b) The puppy's playful nature made him irresistible to everyone.
c) The weather was irresistible every day.
d) The chair was irresistible to sit on because it was broken.

Answer: b) The puppy's playful nature made him irresistible to everyone.

5. Which idiom means something can be very tempting to have?

a) Too hard to resist
b) It's a no-brainer
c) Watch your step
d) Keep your chin up

Answer: a) Too hard to resist

Associated Words

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