IRRESISTIBLE


Meaning of IRRESISTIBLE in English

1.

If you describe something such as a desire or force as ~, you mean that it is so powerful that it makes you act in a certain way, and there is nothing you can do to prevent this.

It proved an ~ temptation to Hall to go back.

= overwhelming

ADJ

irresistibly

I found myself irresistibly drawn to Steve’s world.

ADV: ADV with v

2.

If you describe something or someone as ~, you mean that they are so good or attractive that you cannot stop yourself from liking them or wanting them. (INFORMAL)

The music is ~.

ADJ

irresistibly

She had a gamine charm which men found irresistibly attractive.

ADV: ADV adj

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