irresistible

irresistible
[[t]ɪ̱rɪzɪ̱stɪb(ə)l[/t]]
1) ADJ-GRADED 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.

...irresistible pressure from the financial markets...

They feel the case for change is irresistible.

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irresistibly [[t]ɪ̱rɪzɪ̱stɪbli[/t]] ADV-GRADED ADV with v

I found myself irresistibly drawn to Steve's world.

2) ADJ-GRADED 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.

...irresistible granary bread.

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irresistibly ADV-GRADED ADV adj

She had a gamine charm which men found irresistibly attractive.


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  • irresistible — adjetivo 1. (antepuesto / pospuesto) Que no se puede resistir, reprimir o contener: Tengo un dolor de muelas irresistible. 2. (ser / estar) Que tiene mucho atractivo: La oferta ha sido irresistible, sobre todo desde el punto de vista económico.… …   Diccionario Salamanca de la Lengua Española

  • Irresistible — Ir re*sist i*ble, a. [Pref. ir not + resistible: cf. F. irr[ e]sistible.] That can not be successfully resisted or opposed; superior to opposition; resistless; overpowering; as, an irresistible attraction. [1913 Webster] An irresistible law of… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • irresistible — I adjective cogent, compelling, forceful, forcible, formidable, impossible to overcome, impossible to resist, impossible to withstand, indomitable, insuperabilis, invictus, invincible, mighty, omnipotent, overpowering, overwhelming, potent,… …   Law dictionary

  • irresistible — 1. adj. Que no se puede resistir. 2. Dicho de una persona: De mucho atractivo y simpatía. ☛ V. fuerza irresistible …   Diccionario de la lengua española

  • irresistible — (adj.) 1590s, from L.L. irresistibilis, from assimilated form of in not, opposite of (see IN (Cf. in ) (1)) + resistere (see RESIST (Cf. resist)). Related: Irresistibly; irresistibility …   Etymology dictionary

  • irresistible — meaning ‘that cannot be resisted’, is spelt ible, not able. See able, ible …   Modern English usage

  • irresistible — [adj] compelling; inescapable alluring, beckoning, charming, enchanting, fascinating, glamorous, imperative, indomitable, ineluctable, inevitable, inexorable, invincible, lovable, overpowering, overwhelming, potent, powerful, ravishing,… …   New thesaurus

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