irresistible
adjective
ir·re·sist·ible
ˌir-i-ˈzi-stə-bəl 
variants
or less commonly irresistable
: impossible to resist
an irresistible attraction
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The force of the waves was irresistible.
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Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026
Nobody talked of anything but him—his magnificent exploits and irresistible wit.
—Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026
This gives her work irresistible momentum.
—New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Plus, a plateful of veggies is the perfect way to balance out the irresistible Hot Brown Party Rolls that are a must-have.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
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“Irresistible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irresistible. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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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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