IRRESISTIBLE


Meaning of IRRESISTIBLE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ɪrɪzɪstɪb(ə)l ]

1.

If you describe something such as a desire or force as irresistible , 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 irresistible temptation to Hall to go back.

= overwhelming

ADJ

• ir‧re‧sist‧ibly

I found myself irresistibly drawn to Steve’s world.

ADV : ADV with v

2.

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

The music is irresistible.

ADJ

• ir‧re‧sist‧ibly

She had a gamine charm which men found irresistibly attractive.

ADV : ADV adj

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