irresistibile
/ir.re.zisˈti.bi.le/
The English phrase irresistible is translated into Italian as irresistibile.
The adjective describes something or someone that is not able to be resisted.
Meaning: not able to be resisted (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
To form the masculine plural, the adjective changes its ending to -i, such as fascini irresistibili (irresistible charms) compared to the singular un fascino irresistibile (an irresistible charm).
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 6 syllables and the stress is on the 4th syllable: /ir.re.zisˈti.bi.le/.
Did you know?
- Italian speakers might use irresistibile ironically to describe a child's tantrum or a pet's mischief that is too cute to punish.
- Because it ends in '-e', the word irresistibile stays the same for both masculine and feminine singular nouns, unlike many other Italian adjectives.
- While English uses 'irresistible' for people and objects, Italians often use irresistibile to describe an offer or a deal that is too good to pass up.
Examples in context
- Perché è così irresistibile?Why are you so irresistible?This sentence is useful for asking why someone is so irresistibile.Tatoeba #8017893 by Guybrush88, translation #7112868 by CM
- Tom trovò Mary irresistibile.Tom found Mary irresistible.This sentence shows how someone can find a person irresistibile.Tatoeba #3949170 by Guybrush88, translation #3171500 by CK
- Layla è diventata irresistibile.Layla became irresistible.This sentence demonstrates how a person has become irresistibile.Tatoeba #6132824 by Guybrush88, translation #5883140 by OsoHombre
- La sua personalità è davvero accattivanteHer personality is really irresistible
- Ha un fascino magneticoHe/she has a magnetic charm
- un irresistibile sorrisoAn irresistible smile
- un irresistibile profumoAn irresistible fragrance
- I colori vivaci di quella pittura sono irresistibiliThe vibrant colors of that painting are irresistible
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Example conversation
Matteo and Martina are discussing a new bakery in town.
- MatteoHai provato il nuovo cornetto alla crema?Have you tried the new cream croissant?
- MartinaSì, è assolutamente irresistibile!Yes, it is absolutely irresistible!
- MatteoVoglio tornarci domani mattina.I want to go back there tomorrow morning.
- MartinaAllora ci andiamo insieme.Then let's go together.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “irresistible” translations and entries irresistibile, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
