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

But there’s an irresistible spirit of youthful exuberance underpinning it all. —Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026

This spring, my cart’s fully loaded at Free People, complete with lightweight layers, floral dresses, denim staples, and a few irresistible accessories. —Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026

Tender broccoli, chicken, and bacon mingle in a creamy ranch sauce, baked with melty cheese until golden and irresistible. —Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2026

Despite morale-sapping staff layoffs, bizarre executive orders and a 43-day federal government shutdown last fall, the grandeur and serenity of national parks in California remain irresistible to outdoors lovers looking to unwind. —Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 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