Meaning & use

irresistible

adjective·Everyday

So attractive, tempting, or powerful that it cannot be resisted or refused.

See it in a sentence

The smell of fresh bread coming from the bakery was completely irresistible.

He found the offer of a free trip irresistible and accepted immediately.

A note on using this word

Irresistible can describe physical attraction, tempting offers, or overwhelming forces, such as an irresistible urge.

Words with a similar meaning

temptingcompellingalluring

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Words with an opposite meaning

resistibleunappealing

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