irresistible

adjective
UK: /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbl/
US: /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbəl/

  1. Impossible to resist; too attractive and tempting to be refused.

    1. The cake was irresistible, so I had a slice.
    2. He found her charm simply irresistible, leading to unexpected decisions.

  2. Impossible to deny or oppose due to its strength or convincing nature.

    1. The evidence was irresistible, proving his guilt.
    2. Her argument presented such an irresistible logic that nobody could refute it.

Synonyms

alluring seductive enticing compelling tempting

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "irresistible" in English means: Impossible to resist; too attractive and tempting to be refused., Impossible to deny or oppose due to its strength or convincing nature..

The phonetic transcription of "irresistible" is /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbl/ in British English and /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "irresistible": alluring, seductive, enticing, compelling, tempting.

Example usage of "irresistible": "The cake was irresistible, so I had a slice.". More examples on the page.