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irresistible

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Synonyms of irresistible

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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The first known use of irresistible was in 1597

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“Irresistible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irresistible. Accessed 31 Jul. 2021.

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