irresistible
gb/ˌɪɹɪzˈɪstəbəl/ us/ˌɪɹɪzˈɪstəbəl/
B2
الإنجليزية
~ 5400
المعاني
0 معنى
adjective
B2
property
1
too attractive or pleasant to refuse
So nice or attractive that people cannot say no to it or stay away from it.
نمط الاستخدام:
[someone] finds [something] irresistible
خطأ شائع:
Learners sometimes confuse "irresistible" with "irritable" or "irritating". "Irresistible" means something is so attractive you cannot say no, while "irritable" means someone gets angry easily, and "irritating" means something makes you annoyed. Another mistake is using it for the person who feels the attraction (e.g., *"I am irresistible to eat chocolate"*). Instead say, "Chocolate is irresistible" or "I find chocolate irresistible."
المرادفات
tempting (Suggests a strong desire to accept or do something, often when you know you probably should not.)
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alluring (Emphasizes a mysterious or sensual attraction, often used for people or places.)
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compelling (Stresses that something strongly holds your attention or interest, not always about pleasure.)
الأضداد
unappealing (Lacks attraction or interest, so people do not want it.)
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resistible (Can be refused or resisted; the direct logical opposite but much less common in everyday speech.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
find [something] irresistible
|almost irresistible
|absolutely irresistible
|irresistible offer
|irresistible charm
|irresistible dessert
الموضوعات
emotions
|relationships
|food
|advertising
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- The cookies looked so irresistible that I ate three in a row.
- He flashed an irresistible smile that made everyone relax.
- Streaming services try to create irresistible deals to attract new customers.
- She has an irresistible charm that makes people open up to her.
- The view from the top of the mountain was simply irresistible to photographers.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- The cake smells irresistible, so I want a piece.
- Many people find kittens irresistible.
- This is an irresistible offer; I cannot say no.
- His jokes are irresistible, and everyone laughs.
- The ad makes the phone look irresistible.
adjective
C1
property
2
too strong to be stopped or opposed
So strong that no one can stop it or fight against it.
نمط الاستخدام:
[something] is irresistible
خطأ شائع:
Learners may use this sense when they only mean "very strong". "Irresistible" here means something cannot be stopped or successfully opposed, not just that it is powerful.
المرادفات
unstoppable (Very close in meaning; focuses on the fact that something cannot be stopped.)
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overwhelming (Emphasizes being so strong that it defeats opposition, sometimes also suggesting emotional impact.)
الأضداد
stoppable (Can be stopped; directly contrasts with a force or process that cannot be stopped.)
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resistible (Can be resisted or opposed successfully; logical opposite but less common.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
irresistible force
|almost irresistible
|irresistible pressure
|irresistible advance
|seemingly irresistible
|irresistible momentum
الموضوعات
conflict
|abstract
|politics
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- The army's advance seemed irresistible despite fierce resistance.
- There is irresistible pressure on the company to change its policies.
- Some economists describe the shift to digital payments as an irresistible trend.
- The storm hit the coast with an almost irresistible force.
- The movement gained irresistible momentum after the protests.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- The river has an irresistible current after heavy rain.
- There was irresistible pressure on him to resign.
- The team played with irresistible force in the second half.
- Some people think technology change is irresistible.
- The city's growth now seems irresistible.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
irresistible
IPA
GB/ˌɪɹɪzˈɪstəbəl/
US/ˌɪɹɪzˈɪstəbəl/
المقاطع والنبر
ir - res - ist - ible (٤ مقاطع)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ist)
تصريفات الكلمة
Adjective
- Base: irresistible
- Comparative: irresistibler
- Superlative: irresistiblest
عائلة الكلمة
Forms
irresistibler
adjective
irresistiblest
adjective
Core family
Related words
irresistibly
adverb B2
Negative and opposite forms
resistible
adjective
Advanced or less common
irresistibility
noun
التعبيرات
an irresistible force
1/ən ˌɪɹɪzˈɪstəbəl fˈɔɹs/
fixed phrase
force that cannot be stopped
A physical or abstract power that is so strong no one can stop it.
أمثلة
- The hurricane struck the coast like an irresistible force.
- For many voters, the desire for change became an irresistible force.
- The team moved up the field with an almost irresistible force.
an irresistible offer
1/ən ˌɪɹɪzˈɪstəbəl ˈɔfɚ/
fixed phrase
offer too good to refuse
An offer that is so good or attractive that people feel they must say yes.
أمثلة
- The company made her an irresistible offer to join their team.
- Travel agencies often advertise an irresistible offer on summer holidays.
- He received an irresistible offer to buy his house at a very high price.
an irresistible urge
1/ən ˌɪɹɪzˈɪstəbəl ˈɚd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
very strong, hard-to-control desire
A feeling of wanting to do something so strongly that you feel you cannot stop yourself.
أمثلة
- I felt an irresistible urge to check my phone every few minutes.
- She had an irresistible urge to laugh during the serious meeting.
- He fought an irresistible urge to shout back.
find [something] irresistible
1/fˈaɪnd sˈʌmθɪŋ ˌɪɹɪzˈɪstəbəl/
fixed phrase
feel unable to resist something
To think something is so attractive, nice, or interesting that you cannot say no to it.
أمثلة
- Many people find dark chocolate irresistible.
- She finds his sense of humor irresistible.
- Children often find video games irresistible.