irresistible

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Definition of irresistiblenext
as in overwhelming
impossible to resist especially because of strength or attractiveness The force of the waves was irresistible. She had an irresistible craving for chocolate. Women find him irresistible.

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Recent Examples of irresistible But its silhouette retains the irresistible sleekness of the 1963 original. Anthony Paletta, Curbed, 17 May 2026 What’s more, dill flowers are irresistible to parasitic wasps that will feed on squash vine borers. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2026 History buffs and those who appreciate beautiful architecture should take time to stroll through Berlin’s quaint neighborhoods where every house has its own irresistible character, and the flowering trees are centuries old. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 14 May 2026 The chance to work with Alexandre, who dissects cinema with the precision of a detective and the passion of a fanatic, is irresistible. Matthew Carey, Deadline, 13 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for irresistible
Recent Examples of Synonyms for irresistible
Adjective
  • Jokic and Doncic rely more on skill, pace and intellect than overwhelming athleticism or raw physical dominance.
    Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
  • The overwhelming majority of NFL teams are principally owned and run by white men.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 19 May 2026
Adjective
  • Travolta’s infectious enthusiasm carried over into the movie itself, a semi-autobiographical trifle about his childhood love of air travel.
    Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2026
  • His humor, and especially his laugh, was infectious.
    Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026

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“Irresistible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irresistible. Accessed 24 May. 2026.

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