adjective
irresistible
ihr-ih-ZIHS-tuh-buhl
adjective
1
So strong or powerful that it cannot be resisted or stopped.
"The urge to check her phone was irresistible."
"The army faced an irresistible wave of enemy troops."
2
So attractive or appealing that it is impossible to say no to.
"The smell of fresh bread from the bakery was irresistible."
"He found her sense of humour irresistible."
How to Use Irresistible
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishToo strong, tempting, or powerful to say no to or fight against.
Common pairings
an irresistible urge
irresistible charm
find something irresistible
Word Forms
more irresistible comparative, most irresistible superlative
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Etymology
Borrowed via Medieval Latin irresistibilis, built from ir- ("not") plus resistible.