irresistible

adjective

ir·​re·​sist·​ible ˌir-i-ˈzi-stə-bəl 

variants or less commonly irresistable

: impossible to resist

an irresistible attraction

irresistibility noun

or less commonly irresistability

ˌir-i-ˌzi-stə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

irresistibleness noun

or less commonly irresistableness

ˌir-i-ˈzi-stə-bəl-nəs 

irresistibly adverb

or less commonly irresistably

ˌir-i-ˈzi-stə-blē 

Examples of irresistible in a Sentence

The force of the waves was irresistible.

Recent Examples on the Web

Smoked paprika, black pepper, and hot sauce give it a peppery twist, and when tucked into a buttery croissant, the whole salad is simply irresistible. — Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 29 June 2026

If the weight of the occasion was evident in Congo's first-half performance, the resilience of its players proved irresistible after the break. — CBS News, 28 June 2026

Its simple, optimistic message — polished with the help of BP’s sophisticated public relations expertise — had an irresistible allure. — Maddie Stone, ProPublica, 25 June 2026

The classic and irresistible pairing of fat and acid is nothing short of genius; the butter that makes the sauce taste so rich and creamy is perfectly tempered by the vinegar that adds a signature tang to the hot sauce. — Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 24 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1597, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for irresistible

• bistable

Kids Definition

irresistible

adjective

ir·​re·​sist·​ible ˌir-i-ˈzis-tə-bəl 

: impossible to resist

an irresistible attraction

irresistibility

-ˌzis-tə-ˈbil-ət-ē 

adjective

irresistibly

-ˈzis-tə-blē 

adverb