irresistible

[ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbl]

irresistible Definition

• 1. too attractive and tempting to be resisted
• 2. impossible to resist or refuse

Using irresistible: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "irresistible" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The smell of freshly baked cookies was irresistible.

• Example

  She found him absolutely irresistible.

• Example

  The offer was too good to be resisted.

• Example

  The temptation to eat the cake was irresistible.

irresistible Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for irresistible

• enticing
• alluring
• captivating
• compelling
• irresistible
• seductive

Antonyms for irresistible

• avoidable
• resistible
• unappealing

Idioms Using irresistible

• resistible force meets immovable object

  a situation where two opposing forces are equally matched and neither can overcome the other

  Example

  The negotiations between the two countries were like a resistible force meeting an immovable object.

• resistible temptation

  a temptation that can be resisted

  Example

  Although the cake looked delicious, it was a resistible temptation for her.

• resistible charm

  a charm that can be resisted

  Example

  Despite his irresistible charm, she managed to say no to his advances.

Phrases with irresistible

• irresistible force

  a force that cannot be stopped or resisted

  Example

  The hurricane was an irresistible force that caused widespread destruction.

• irresistible charm

  an extremely appealing or attractive quality

  Example

  Her irresistible charm made her very popular among her colleagues.

• irresistible urge

  a strong and uncontrollable desire to do something

  Example

  He felt an irresistible urge to jump into the water.

Origins of irresistible

from Latin 'in-' meaning 'not' + 'resistere' meaning 'to resist'

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Summary: irresistible in Brief

The adjective 'irresistible' [ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbl] describes something that is too attractive or tempting to be resisted. It can refer to physical or emotional appeal, as in 'She found him absolutely irresistible.' 'Irresistible' can also be used in phrases like 'irresistible force,' which denotes an unstoppable force, and 'irresistible charm,' which refers to an extremely appealing quality. The idiomatic expression 'resistible temptation' is the opposite of 'irresistible temptation,' meaning a temptation that can be resisted.