irresistible
Americanadjective
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not resistible; incapable of being resisted or withstood.
an irresistible impulse.
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lovable, especially calling forth feelings of protective love.
an irresistible puppy.
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enticing; tempting to possess.
an irresistible necklace.
noun
adjective
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not able to be resisted or refused; overpowering
an irresistible impulse
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very fascinating or alluring
an irresistible woman
Other Word Forms
- irresistibility noun
- irresistibleness noun
- irresistibly adverb
Etymology
Origin of irresistible
From the Medieval Latin word irresistibilis, dating back to 1590–1600. See ir- 2, resistible
Example Sentences
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Those were irresistible attributes during periods of ultralow interest rates.
From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026
But Del Toro gives the role the same irresistible moxie that earned him a supporting actor nomination for “One Battle.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026
And the delightfully barmy Dance No More bounds along on an irresistible groove as the singer leads a chant of "respect your mother".
From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026
Borderline too dark in the way that makes something irresistible.
From Salon • Feb. 24, 2026
She opened the basket, and the irresistible smell floated up doubly strong.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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