irresistibly
gb/ˌɪɹɪzˈɪstəbli/ us/ˌɪɹɪzˈɪstəbli/
B2
English
ellenállhatatlanul, megállíthatatlanul
B2
1
Usage pattern:
be irresistibly attracted/drawn/tempted to [someone/something]; irresistibly + [adjective]
The bakery smelled irresistibly good, so we went in.
A pékségből ellenállhatatlanul finom illat áradt, úgyhogy bementünk.
She found him irresistibly charming from the moment they met.
Attól a pillanattól, hogy megismerkedtek, ellenállhatatlanul elbűvölőnek találta.
The video was short, simple, and irresistibly funny.
Learner examples
This cake is irresistibly delicious.
Ez a sütemény ellenállhatatlanul finom.
I was irresistibly tempted to buy it.
Ellenállhatatlan késztetést éreztem, hogy megvegyem.
Common mistake:
Don’t use the adjective form after a verb (say “The smell was irresistible,” but “It smelled irresistibly sweet”). Also watch spelling: irresistible/irresistibly.
Meaning
so appealing you can’t refuse
Collocations
irresistibly attractive
|irresistibly cute
|irresistibly charming
|irresistibly delicious
|irresistibly sweet
|irresistibly funny
|irresistibly tempting
|irresistibly romantic
|irresistibly drawn
|irresistibly attracted
Synonyms
temptingly (Emphasizes causing desire, especially for food or pleasure.)
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captivatingly (Emphasizes holding attention or fascination.)
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seductively (Often suggests flirtation or sexual appeal.)
Antonyms
unappealingly (Suggests not attractive or tempting.)
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repulsively (Suggests strongly unpleasant or off-putting.)
Themes
emotions
|relationships
|food_and_drink
|shopping
Definition
in a way that makes you really want something and makes it hard to say no
In a way that is so appealing, attractive, or tempting that it is very hard or impossible to refuse or resist.
C1
FORMAL
2
Usage pattern:
[something] moves/drives/pulls [someone/something] irresistibly toward [something/place/outcome]
The current carried the small boat irresistibly downstream.
A sodrás megállíthatatlanul vitte lefelé a kis csónakot.
Events seemed to move irresistibly toward a crisis.
Úgy tűnt, az események megállíthatatlanul haladnak egy válság felé.
The evidence led irresistibly to the same conclusion.
Learner examples
The river pulled the leaves irresistibly downstream.
A folyó megállíthatatlanul sodorta lefelé a leveleket.
Common mistake:
This meaning is less common and more formal; in everyday speech, people often prefer “inevitably” or “unstoppably.”
Meaning
in a way that can’t be stopped
Collocations
irresistibly toward
|irresistibly forward
|irresistibly pulled
|irresistibly drawn
|irresistibly driven
|irresistibly carried
|irresistibly onward
|irresistibly to a conclusion
Synonyms
inevitably (Focuses on certainty of the outcome rather than force.)
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unstoppably (Emphasizes that progress cannot be halted.)
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inexorably (More formal; emphasizes steady, unavoidable movement.)
Antonyms
avoidably (Suggests the outcome could be prevented.)
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hesitantly (Suggests slow, uncertain movement rather than being compelled.)
Themes
nature
|change
|time
Definition
in a way that cannot be stopped
In a way that cannot be stopped or prevented; inevitably, as if driven by a strong force.
Grammar
Dictionary form
irresistibly
IPA
GB/ˌɪɹɪzˈɪstəbli/
US/ˌɪɹɪzˈɪstəbli/
Syllables & stress
ir - res - ist - ibly (4 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ist)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: irresistibly
- Plural: irresistiblies
Word family
Forms
irresistiblies
noun
Core family
Advanced or less common
resistible
adjective
Expressions
irresistibly attracted to
1/ˌɪɹɪzˈɪstəbli ətɹˈæktɪd tə/
fixed phrase
strong attraction, often romantic
feel a very strong (often romantic) attraction to someone
Examples
- She was irresistibly attracted to his voice.
- They were irresistibly attracted to each other from the start.
- I’m irresistibly attracted to bright colors in design.
Learner examples
- He is irresistibly attracted to her.
irresistibly drawn to
1/ˌɪɹɪzˈɪstəbli dɹˈɔn tə/
fixed phrase
feel a strong attraction
feel a very strong interest in someone or something
Examples
- He was irresistibly drawn to her confidence.
- Tourists are irresistibly drawn to the old town at sunset.
- As a child, she felt irresistibly drawn to music.
Learner examples
- I feel irresistibly drawn to this place.