Meaning & use
irresistible
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
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Words with an opposite meaning
resistibleunappealing
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