Thesaurus results for IRRESISTABLE

irresistible

adjective

variants also irresistable

Definition of irresistible

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 The temptation to rush the final stage of the process can be irresistible — just ask Lee Mason, who lost his job as a VAR after hastily closing a check on a game between Arsenal and Brentford in 2023. — Graham Scott, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026 Despite widespread skepticism, the idea that only an AI philosopher could teach another AI proper ethics and pass on the secrets of silicon wisdom proved an irresistible draw for a large segment of the technical community. — Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2026 This irresistible escapism is set among the world of the ultrarich. — Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2026 Marketing teams are also frequently caving to the irresistible draw of text-to-video generators, a cutting of corners in ways that are both uninspired and easy to spot. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for irresistible

Recent Examples of Synonyms for irresistible

Adjective

And yet, despite overwhelming evidence that pointed to Lizzie as the killer, a year later, following a high-profile two-week trial, an all-male jury, deliberating for a little more than an hour, decided to acquit her.

— Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026
Though the legislation received overwhelming support from lawmakers, some environmental and anti-data center groups opposed the measure, calling it a half-step.

— Justin Papp, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026