Thesaurus results for IRRESISTIBLE

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 Long shuttered, the restaurant’s concoction was irresistible, a beautiful display of summer produce. — Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 July 2026 The Atlantic Beach Pie became famous for its simplicity and irresistible flavor. — Bill Smith, Southern Living, 12 July 2026 Molière’s irresistible comedy of trickery and mayhem is a dazzling new adaptation by Bill Irwin and Mark O’Donnell — reimagined for today’s audiences with fresh American flair and nonstop physical comedy, according to a news release. — News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026 New film Objet a revolves around Ingeborg and Adam, visionary hand surgeons bound by love, control and irresistible fixations. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for irresistible

Recent Examples of Synonyms for irresistible

Adjective

After overwhelming demand from fans, the residency soon expanded to an extensive 24 nights and will now run weekly in two-date increments from October 2026 through March 2027.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 18 July 2026
But, for those who are dipping their toe into these massive markets for the first time, the experience can be overwhelming, even intimidating.

— Heather Bien, Southern Living, 18 July 2026

Definition of overwhelming

Adjective

Argentina's greatest strengths lie in their infectious unity and fierce mentality.

— Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 18 July 2026
In Orange County, the Florida Department of Health in Orange County maintains infectious-disease surveillance and disease-reporting services for residents and visitors, which is exactly how local systems stay ready without alarming the public.

— Luis E. Caso Vega, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 July 2026