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 Monte Carlo has also proved irresistible as a backdrop for fashion. — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026 From the beginning of time, the way to resist the irresistible is by resisting, not surrendering. — Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 24 Aug. 2026 The absurdities and tragedies of daily life in dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu’s Romania roar from the page in Oana Aristide’s irresistible debut. — Monitor Reviewers, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Aug. 2026 The song’s bubbly instrumental proved irresistible to young content creators already inundated with Jay-Z content this summer. — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for irresistible

Recent Examples of Synonyms for irresistible

Adjective

The ruling pro-presidential Adilet party is widely predicted to win an overwhelming majority, with several smaller parties loyal to Tokayev also anticipated to enter parliament.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
Arsenal go into the season as overwhelming favourites for the title, despite frequent criticism of Arteta's cautious approach and their playing style.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of overwhelming

Adjective

On a recent episode of Therapuss, all Jake Shane needed to say was the word Boston and the episode’s guest, singer Role Model, began to croon Lefty’s infectious chorus.

— Abigail Sylvor Greenberg, Vanity Fair, 21 Aug. 2026
He is being remembered for his infectious smile, magnetic personality, and for being grounded in his faith.

— Marissa Sulek, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026