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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The siren song of al pastor and carne asada sizzling on grills proved irresistible.
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Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2024
Hopefully, the opportunity of turning around what’s arguably America’s most important company, and be remembered as a corporate hero, will prove irresistible to leader who will display the greatness that will once again lift Boeing to glory.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 29 May 2024
The irresistible nu-disco banger also stands as the longest charting song among women in Hot 100 history, with 77 total weeks.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 2 May 2024
Roasting Artichokes Roasted veggies are nearly irresistible (even to picky eaters), and the same holds true for roasted artichokes.
—Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2024
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Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2024
Hopefully, the opportunity of turning around what’s arguably America’s most important company, and be remembered as a corporate hero, will prove irresistible to leader who will display the greatness that will once again lift Boeing to glory.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 29 May 2024
The irresistible nu-disco banger also stands as the longest charting song among women in Hot 100 history, with 77 total weeks.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 2 May 2024
Roasting Artichokes Roasted veggies are nearly irresistible (even to picky eaters), and the same holds true for roasted artichokes.
—Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2024
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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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