irresistible
/ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌir-i-ˈzi-stə-bəl/ (ame, mw)
irresistible — adjective
- irresistiblepositive
- more irresistiblecomparative
- most irresistiblesuperlative
1. so appealing that people feel unable to turn it down or stay away from it.
so appealing that people feel unable to turn it down or stay away from it.
The smell of fresh garlic bread was irresistible to everyone at the table.
be irresistible to + group
Esteban clicked on the travel sale because the half-price ticket looked irresistible.
look irresistible in shopping context
Anong gave in and bought the red shoes because they were irresistible.
The children found Grandma Mei's mango cake irresistible and asked for more.
Jin could not ignore the bookstore window because the new mystery novel seemed irresistible.
- tempting
suggests desire, often when you feel you should say no
- enticing
emphasizes the inviting quality more than total loss of resistance
- alluring
more literary, with a mysterious or elegant charm
- captivating
focuses more on holding attention than making action unavoidable
- unappealing
not likely to attract interest or desire
- off-putting
actively discourages interest instead of drawing it in
文法句型
be irresistible to somebody
find something irresistible
用法筆記
Common with food, offers, chances, and people or things that create strong desire. When you name the affected person, use 'irresistible to', not 'for'.
常見錯誤
2. so powerful that it makes people react, give way, or follow it even when they tr
so powerful that it makes people react, give way, or follow it even when they try not to.
After two sleepless nights, Heather felt an irresistible urge to call her sister.
an irresistible urge to + verb
The crowd moved forward under the irresistible force of the floodwater.
under the irresistible force of + noun
Christopher's laughter became irresistible when the baby tried to copy the dog.
There was an irresistible pressure to cut prices after the rival store reopened.
Defne's calm, honest argument was irresistible to the undecided voters.
- overpowering
stresses strength that takes control of feelings or action
- compelling
often used for arguments or evidence that strongly persuade
- unstoppable
focuses on something continuing without being stopped
- uncontrollable
best for emotions or body reactions rather than outside force
- manageable
can still be controlled or dealt with
- resistible
formal and uncommon; possible to oppose or refuse
文法句型
an irresistible urge to + verb
irresistible + force/pressure/appeal
用法筆記
Usually describes abstract nouns such as urge, pressure, force, laughter, or appeal. Distinguish from sense 1: this sense is about strength of effect, not simple attractiveness.