English Dictionary
Definition of “irresistible”
irresistible (ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbəll
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Definitions
adjective
- not able to be resisted or refused; overpowering ⇒
an irresistible impulse
- very fascinating or alluring ⇒
an irresistible woman
Alternative Forms
ˌirreˌsistiˈbility ˌirreˈsistibleness noun ˌirreˈsistibly adverb
Synonyms
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seductive,
inviting,
tempting,
enticing,
provocative,
fascinating,
enchanting,
captivating,
beguiling,
alluring,
bewitching,
ravishing,
Usage examples
I had the irresistible feeling he wanted to tighten his hands round my neck.
Val McDermid, DEAD BEAT (2002)Ikara Colt cram three decades ' worth of garage mayhem into one hyperactive, irresistible whole.
NME (New Musical Express) (2002)The piece made for horrific but irresistible reading for boomers grappling with the painful choice facing their dependent parents.
Globe and Mail (2003)So he probably went through several dozen rolls of film to record Venus ' irresistible march into a second successive final.
Sun, News of the World (2001)Osiris needs to be a dark, lusty, dangerous, irresistible Heathcliff of a person.
Victoria Coren, Charlie Skelton, ONCE MORE, WITH FEELING: How we tried to make the greatest porn film ever (2002)
