irresistible

Definition

  • adjective: impossible to resist especially because of strength or attractiveness
  • adjective: impossible to resist
  • synonyms: resistless, overpowering, overwhelming

Examples

  • Women find him 'irresistible'. [=women think he is very attractive]

  • She had an 'irresistible' [=very strong] craving for chocolate.

  • The force of the waves was 'irresistible'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - I'm a registered nurse. Nurse? Right, sorry. You were supposed to be here two hours ago, man. And that's our irresistibly charming, Eric. So teaching in high school finally turned you into a bitter old coot, huh? No, you did. Kept us waiting here all morning. Good to see you too, man. (..)
    2013 Evil Dead
  • (..) Gatsby's and guessed at his corruption, while he stood before us, concealing an incorruptible dream. It's perfect. From your perfect irresistible imagination. And as I stood there, brooding on an old unknown world, I thought of Gatsby's wonder when he first picked up the green light (..)
    2013 The Great Gatsby
  • (..) Every decision. Of course, if anything is not your liking, I'll change it. It's perfect. From your perfect irresistible imagination. I wonder where the devil he met her. — I'll find you. — Alright. Come with me. Thank you. (..)
    2013 The Great Gatsby