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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Calum Marsh, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
This limited-time Blizzard features rich red velvet cake pieces, silky cream cheese icing, and classic DQ soft serve, all blended into a luxurious, irresistible treat with the color to boot.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2025
Featuring selections from the best composers—Verdi to Romberg, Bernstein to Lloyd Webber—this irresistible recital will inspire you, rekindle fond memories, and might even make your heart skip a beat!
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
The reason, in theory, was Will Ferrell’s irresistible Bush impression.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 15 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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