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 But the family’s natural chemistry proved irresistible on camera. Clayton Davis, Variety, 9 Mar. 2026 His latest cookbook is an extension of his online work, featuring recipes for an effortless One-Pan French Onion Pasta and the irresistible (and oh-so-Southern) Mamaw’s Coconut Cake. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026 Dive into a round of project cooking to make the charcuterie, like gio lua (silky chicken sausage), that star in banh mi, those irresistible spiky Vietnamese sandwiches. Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 5 Mar. 2026 Tchaikovsky’s magical score, performed by the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, combined with the stunning choreography make The Nutcracker an irresistible winter tradition. Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for irresistible
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Adjective
  • With that, choosing your next read can sometimes be overwhelming.
    De Elizabeth, Glamour, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Among others, the team behind Hamilton the musical, the National Park system, and the NYC Marathon have developed clever ways to fairly distribute tickets, hiking permits, and marathon bibs despite overwhelming demand.
    Alex Mayyasi, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • This is what makes Marty a beautiful person, is that burning desire and that passion inside of him can be infectious.
    David Morgan, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Her enthusiasm for the arts in form and history is infectious.
    Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026

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“Irresistible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irresistible. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.

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