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

The story of Elvis’ rise and fall hasn’t faded from the public imagination, proving irresistible to filmmakers like Sofia Coppola and Baz Luhrmann. —Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 7 Aug. 2025

Navigating a new promotion, an irresistible rebound, Marina still hot on her trail, her sister selling her family home and a copycat killer threatening to expose her, Rhiannon’s kill list is mounting. —Max Goldbart, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2025

Create irresistible offers: ChatGPT prompts that convert browsers into buyers Map their nightmare scenario Your dream client is worrying about something. —Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025

Whether sliced into matchsticks and dipped into hummus, roasted to perfection, or shredded into an irresistible carrot cake, carrots are one of the most popular vegetables—and one of the most nutrient-dense, to boot. —Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2025

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