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 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 The relaxed setting, paired with the prospect of meaningful savings, made luxury watch shopping feel surprisingly irresistible. — Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026 This plum oatmeal crisp proves that irresistible desserts don’t need a mile-long ingredient list or elaborate prep. — Martha Stewart, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for irresistible

Recent Examples of Synonyms for irresistible

Adjective

The stakes feel enormous while the philanthropic landscape feels overwhelming.

— Nick Allardice, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026
To an outsider who isn’t used to this tempo, city life can feel overwhelming and a lack of human connection can lead to loneliness against this massive concrete backdrop.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of overwhelming

Adjective

In interviews with positive cases, public health workers try to identify others who may have been exposed and come into contact with an infectious person.

— Sarah Volpenhein, jsonline.com, 14 Aug. 2026
The dancers brought an infectious energy to every corner of the stage through versatile choreography.

— Maya Santiago, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026