How to Use irresistible in a Sentence

irresistible

adjective
  • The force of the waves was irresistible.
  • That night the blue eel seemed irresistible.
    — Anthony A. Ciuffa, Outdoor Life, 7 Aug. 2025
  • This irresistible record is a hoot.
    — Paul Grein, Billboard, 10 Feb. 2026
  • What makes the treats so irresistible is the sweet-tart play of crust and fruit.
    — Amanda M. Faison, Outside Online, 22 Sep. 2024
  • The fake pop songs are awful and irresistible at the same time.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 25 Oct. 2021
  • The math is irresistible again.
    — Roomy Khan, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
  • The urge to dust off the crystal ball and take a look ahead is irresistible.
    — Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2022
  • The soft hand-feel of this hemp and cotton blend is irresistible.
    — Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 July 2025
  • Shaunda says each of these movies is an irresistible way to spend a few hours.
    — Patia Braithwaite, SELF, 11 Aug. 2020
  • Then add black beans and two kinds of cheese for irresistible gooeyness.
    — America's Test Kitchen, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2023
  • Adorable baby clothes are irresistible gifts for any mom-to-be.
    — Marisa Spyker, Southern Living, 21 May 2021
  • These irresistible breakfast recipes will make your crowd go wild.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2025
  • What’s irresistible has to do with the world in which these watches are bought and sold.
    — Jasper Craven, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2023
  • Éclairs are already irresistible, but served in cake form?
    — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Rye and chocolate make an irresistible duo.
    — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
  • What makes this world so irresistible that people want to return to it over and over?
    — Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 10 May 2024
  • But that’s not to say that the book is short on wildly creative irresistible food.
    — Beth Segal, cleveland, 1 Dec. 2020
  • Perhaps that sense of scenery is why it’s proven so irresistible to Worm.
    — Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Season them with some salt and savory spices for an irresistible crunch.
    — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 21 Aug. 2025
  • As the clock ticks, the pressure to provide both may be irresistible.
    — Eric Tegler, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2023
  • To those who remember, to those who might even yearn, that is irresistible.
    — Rory Smith, New York Times, 1 Mar. 2024
  • The fact this bag is over $70 off is almost irresistible to at least try.
    — John Thompson, Men's Health, 2 Aug. 2022
  • In other words, this is your time to shine in love — playful, bold and irresistible!
    — Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Cats seem to have the irresistible need to dig in them, making a mess, and sometimes even eat them.
    — Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Read on for what makes Taurus so irresistible.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
  • Also, this was an irresistible piece.
    — Giana Levy, Variety, 20 Sep. 2025
  • The sound of all those lightsabers continues to be irresistible.
    — Hunter Ingram, Variety, 12 Aug. 2025
  • The entire cast is irresistible, though.
    — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
  • At the base, notes of spicy vanilla add an irresistible, silky warmth—think cashmere dipped in spices.
    — Jenny Berg, Allure, 20 Apr. 2025
  • To prepare to sin would be worse than to break in a moment of irresistible desire.
    — New York Times, 2 Dec. 2021

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