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

Some of us seem to naturally have this irresistible aliveness, often invigorating those around us. — Joan M. Cook, Time, 17 Oct. 2026

The lyrics to Musgraves’ fun, flirty tune from this year’s Middle of Nowhere album is an homage to an irresistible, magnetic love. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2026

This holiday season will be the first true test of which brands are best at displaying their wares in ways that agents find irresistible. — Jake Angelo, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Customers will find the usual array of irresistible doughnuts, including DK’s beloved maple bacon bar. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 16 Oct. 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