Definitions

irresistible

[ir-i-zis-tuh-buhl] / ˌɪr ɪˈzɪs tə bəl /

ADJECTIVE

compelling; inescapable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

alluring charming fascinating inevitable inexorable invincible overpowering overwhelming potent powerful seductive tempting unavoidable

WEAK

beckoning enchanting glamorous imperative indomitable ineluctable lovable ravishing scrumptious stunning unconquerable urgent

Antonyms

STRONGEST

avoidable escapable impotent incapable ineffective repulsive weak

WEAK

resistible

Example Sentences

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Pixar, which is notable for its emotionally rich soul and its irresistible fancy, this time comes up with almost none of the former and very little of the latter.

From The Wall Street Journal

And the delightfully barmy Dance No More bounds along on an irresistible groove as the singer leads a chant of "respect your mother".

From BBC

Borderline too dark in the way that makes something irresistible.

From Salon

Still, the apocalyptic folk tales offer an irresistible fable for the times.

From The Wall Street Journal

Hockey is irresistible theater, and Olympic hockey is its zenith expression.

From The Wall Street Journal

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