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 So why does baseball find these celebrations so irresistible? — Don Riddell, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2026 Some of us seem to naturally have this irresistible aliveness, often invigorating those around us. — Joan M. Cook, Time, 17 Oct. 2026 This holiday season will be the first true test of which brands are best at displaying their wares in ways that agents find irresistible. — Jake Angelo, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Customers will find the usual array of irresistible doughnuts, including DK’s beloved maple bacon bar. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for irresistible

Recent Examples of Synonyms for irresistible

Adjective

There were tent camps on both sides of the border, caravans of people trudging through Central America and concerns about newcomers overwhelming social services.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026
There are no flies in the ointment of the overwhelming touring success of Noah Kahan.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of overwhelming

Adjective

Many kinds of infectious agents are spread through contact with fomites, including influenza viruses, norovirus, and rotavirus.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Oct. 2026
As for the neighborhood, the Brera district is a favorite of both locals and visitors with its unique atmosphere that combines the best of historic Milan with the restless and infectious energy of the city’s creative scene today.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026