Thesaurus results for IRRESISTIBLE

irresistible

adjective

variants 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 Numinous plein-air compositions, showing the patients around the institution’s grounds, assert the irresistible force of nature. —

Richard Brody, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2026 Because Perez emerged as an irresistible force in more ways than one — including to managers trying to restrain themselves. —

Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026 Very intriguing pop music with unique arrangements and irresistible hooks. —

Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 25 Mar. 2026 In a world saturated with casual sneakers and impossible-to-walk-in platforms, there’s something irresistible and exciting about returning to footwear that prioritizes comfort without sacrificing charm. —

Alex Sales, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for irresistible

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Adjective

In its final form, though, the change — 8 to 10 feet closer in the corners with the gaps tapering toward a still 410-foot centerfield — certainly doesn’t appear overwhelming.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
In improving to 35-3, South Carolina’s 6-foot-3 All-American Joyce Edwards scored 24 points and had 12 rebounds, nine on the offensive glass in overwhelming TCU.

— Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026