B2adjectiveemotionsfood
US/ˌɪr.ɪˈzɪs.tə.bəl/
UK/ˌɪr.ɪˈzɪs.tə.bəl/
so attractive or strong that you cannot stop yourself from wanting it
In context
The smell of grilled pork from the street stall was irresistible.
The half-price sale was an irresistible offer, so I bought two pairs.
She felt an irresistible urge to check her phone during the meeting.
Words that go with irresistible
adjective + noun
- irresistible urgeI had an irresistible urge to laugh.
- irresistible offerThe bank made him an irresistible offer.
- irresistible charmThe old town has an irresistible charm.
adjective + preposition
- irresistible toSweet drinks are irresistible to many children.
adverb + adjective
- simply irresistibleHer homemade cakes are simply irresistible.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The cake is unresistible.Correct: The cake is irresistible.