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also irresistable
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
Cocteau’s reimagining of the Orphic myth locates his love for Death as just as irresistible as Euridyce, his wife.
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Rosie Stockton
may 29, Literary Hub, 29 May 2025
Blue Bell’s Cookie Cake Ice Cream combines two irresistible treats into a pint-sized delight sure to thrill anyone with a sweet tooth.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 29 May 2025
Network, comment and inquire because the irresistible urge to share what’s on your mind is strong.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 25 May 2025
To counter all this paralyzing introspection, Piani gradually conjures an irresistible mood of longing, there amid the rambling gardens of the residency.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 23 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for irresistible
Rosie Stockton
may 29, Literary Hub, 29 May 2025
Blue Bell’s Cookie Cake Ice Cream combines two irresistible treats into a pint-sized delight sure to thrill anyone with a sweet tooth.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 29 May 2025
Network, comment and inquire because the irresistible urge to share what’s on your mind is strong.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 25 May 2025
To counter all this paralyzing introspection, Piani gradually conjures an irresistible mood of longing, there amid the rambling gardens of the residency.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 23 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for irresistible
Recent Examples of Synonyms for irresistible
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Aside from Howard Hughes, Enzo Ferrari was Mann’s white whale: a fastidious man who was excellent at his job and attempted to bury—yet was consumed by—overwhelming emotional torment.—
Paul A. Thompson,
Pitchfork,
20 June 2025
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Indie Animation Finds Its Footing Despite the often overwhelming Hollywood presence, Annecy’s programming carved out space for independent, international and experimental work.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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State health officials estimated less than 1% of cases — fewer than 10 — are actively infectious.—
DEVI SHASTRI,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2025
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Vega brought an infectious attitude to the team that finished the year 24-1 and wound up No. 1 in the nation in the MaxPreps rankings.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2025
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“Irresistible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irresistible. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.
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