irresistible

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adjective

ir·​re·​sist·​ible ˌir-i-ˈzi-stə-bəl How to pronounce irresistible (audio)
variants or less commonly irresistable
Synonyms of irresistiblenext
: impossible to resist
an irresistible attraction
irresistibility noun
or less commonly irresistability
ˌir-i-ˌzi-stə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce irresistible (audio)
irresistibleness noun
or less commonly irresistableness
ˌir-i-ˈzi-stə-bəl-nəs How to pronounce irresistible (audio)
irresistibly adverb
or less commonly irresistably
ˌir-i-ˈzi-stə-blē How to pronounce irresistible (audio)

irresistibility

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noun

ir·​resistibility "+ How to pronounce irresistibility (audio)
: the quality or state of being irresistible

Examples of irresistible in a Sentence

Adjective The force of the waves was irresistible.
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Adjective
Science aside, the clean, crystalline water inspires an irresistible urge to dive right in. — Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2026 This one-of-a-kind dessert combines the best parts of banana pudding and banana cake into one irresistible layered treat. — Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 2 July 2026 When a puzzle presents itself, the instinct to resolve it can become nearly irresistible. — Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 For these irresistible ice cream sandwiches, the cookie is actually a brookie (or a brownie cookie). — Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for irresistible

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1597, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of irresistible was in 1597

Rhymes for irresistible

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“Irresistible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irresistible. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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irresistible

adjective
ir·​re·​sist·​ible ˌir-i-ˈzis-tə-bəl How to pronounce irresistible (audio)
: impossible to resist
an irresistible attraction
irresistibility
-ˌzis-tə-ˈbil-ət-ē How to pronounce irresistible (audio)
adjective
irresistibly
-ˈzis-tə-blē How to pronounce irresistible (audio)
adverb

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