irresistible

variants also irresistable
Definition of irresistiblenext
as in overwhelming
impossible to resist especially because of strength or attractiveness The force of the waves was irresistible. She had an irresistible craving for chocolate. Women find him irresistible.

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Recent Examples of irresistible Below, find 13 outfits that put the fun in functional on 40-degree days, including neutral coats with head-turning silhouettes and irresistible pops of color. Julia Guerra, InStyle, 31 Dec. 2025 Hulu's irresistible series returns in the new year. Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Dec. 2025 Even as Marty’s quest veers off course, Chalamet imbues the character with an irresistible passion. David Sims, The Atlantic, 25 Dec. 2025 Slow-roasting a large pork shoulder results in a hulking centerpiece, crowned with glossy, irresistible cracklings. The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for irresistible
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  • Some expressed sympathy for Brooklyn, who was born into overwhelming fame, while others reckoned that his complaints were overblown.
    Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
  • But a new study published Monday by researchers at the Kiel Institute, an independent economic research institute based in Germany, found that American consumers and importers are paying for the tariffs by an overwhelming margin.
    Rebecca Schneid, Time, 20 Jan. 2026
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  • His infectious enthusiasm for books opened doors to other roles, like being named the new host of Reading Rainbow and the resident librarian at PBS.
    Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Dustin — a fan-favorite from the very first episode because of his infectious optimism and unapologetic nerdiness — is no exception.
    Andrew McGowan, Variety, 2 Jan. 2026

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“Irresistible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irresistible. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.

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