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irresistible

adjective

Simple meaning

Impossible to resist.

Pronunciation

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ihrihzistuhbuhl

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ɪɹɪˈzɪstəbəl

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Definition

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adjective

  1. Impossible to resist.

  2. Compellingly attractive.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C1 · Advanced
Frequency
Uncommon
Typical Use
Neutral / general English

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More ways to use irresistible

  • “Irresistible (or resistless) impulses.”adjective

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irresistible impulseirresistible graceirresistible forceirresistible powerirresistible attractionirresistible desireirresistible charmirresistible appeal

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  • irresistible impulsenounCompound term

    An urge to do or say something that might be better left undone or unsaid.

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Synonyms

Sense: impossible to resist

overwhelmingoverpowering

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