irresistible
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
so strong or powerful that you cannot stop it or fight against it.
impossible to resist or withstand; describing a force or impulse that cannot be countered.
Simple“The evidence against the company was irresistible, and they quickly lost the court case.”
In context“The logic of the argument was irresistible, forcing even the most skeptical members of the board to reconsider their initial objections.”
Antonymsresistibleweak - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
so attractive or tempting that you want it very much.
compellingly attractive or charming; having an intense appeal that makes refusal difficult.
Simple“The smell of fresh bread from the bakery was irresistible to the hungry travelers.”
In context“She found the offer of a fully funded research position in Paris irresistible, despite her initial plans to stay in London.”
Antonyms
“What she really wants, she said, is to make the unsexy stuff irresistible.”
“Rarely have I read a character so ruthless and irresistible.”
Borrowed from Medieval Latin irresistibilis, equivalent to ir- + resistible.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.