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Enchanting lures: decoding "irresistible" vs "seductive"
Lloyd Cooper 08/10/2024, 13:44English.me team member
What is similar?
Both "irresistible" and "seductive" describe qualities or traits that have a compelling and attractive nature, often drawing people towards them.
What is different?
"Irresistible" suggests something is so enticing or powerful that it cannot be refused or resisted, usually implying an involuntary attraction. "Seductive" implies a more intentional or deliberate allure, often with a connotation of charm, enticement or temptation.
Which one is more common?
Examples of usage
Irresistible- The chocolate cake was absolutely irresistible.
- She found his smile to be completely irresistible.
- The deal was too good to pass up; it was simply irresistible.
- The advertisement used a seductive voice to allure customers.
- He had a seductive charm that was hard to ignore.
- The new perfume had a seductive fragrance.
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