irresistible
adjective
ir·re·sist·ible
ˌir-i-ˈzi-stə-bəl 
variants
or less commonly irresistable
: impossible to resist
an irresistible attraction
Examples of irresistible in a Sentence
The force of the waves was irresistible.
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Megan Feringa, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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The push and pull is irresistible — tap your foot or else.
—Giovanni Russonello, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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Megan Feringa, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
The lyric’s emotional intensity promises an irresistible invitation to the dance floor, offering a passionate soundtrack for lovers caught in a clandestine affair.
—Ingrid Fajardo, Billboard, 17 Jan. 2025
The push and pull is irresistible — tap your foot or else.
—Giovanni Russonello, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
But the ability to reach Puerto Escondido — known for its rolling barrel waves, expansive beaches, and barefoot bohemian vibes — makes the state even more irresistible.
—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Irresistible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irresistible. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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irresistible
adjective
ir·re·sist·ible
ˌir-i-ˈzis-tə-bəl
: impossible to resist
an irresistible attraction
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