IRRESISTIBILITY Synonyms: 16 Similar Words

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 For one thing, the exceptions to the prevailing rule of rising markets tend to hurt, and the idea of sidestepping them is, for many, irresistible. — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026 For countries with limited budgets, that package could be irresistible. — Will Conaway, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 This over-the-top frozen creation blends creamy tropical flavors with spice and irresistible texture in every bite. — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026 There, Ellis seems, in fact, to have an irresistible negative attraction to politics. — Leo Lasdun, New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for irresistible

Recent Examples of Synonyms for irresistible

Adjective

The ruling pro-presidential Adilet party is widely predicted to win an overwhelming majority, with several smaller parties loyal to Tokayev also anticipated to enter parliament.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
Arsenal go into the season as overwhelming favourites for the title, despite frequent criticism of Arteta's cautious approach and their playing style.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of overwhelming

Adjective

On a recent episode of Therapuss, all Jake Shane needed to say was the word Boston and the episode’s guest, singer Role Model, began to croon Lefty’s infectious chorus.

— Abigail Sylvor Greenberg, Vanity Fair, 21 Aug. 2026
He is being remembered for his infectious smile, magnetic personality, and for being grounded in his faith.

— Marissa Sulek, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026