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

Her charisma, comedic timing, and on-screen chemistry with Hagman made the character irresistible. —Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2025

There is something downright irresistible about a pie topped with billowy clouds of silky cream. —Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2025

Amazon's Blink line of cameras is an easy and affordable way to set up a home security system, and a 50% discount on an Outdoor 4 two-pack makes the brand even more irresistible. —PC Magazine, 22 Aug. 2025

DeGroff is the father of the American cocktail renaissance and has a Scorcese-esque fascination with all things New York; Beebe’s extended tribute to the Stork Club and the cocktails therein would’ve been irresistible. —Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 16 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