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also irresistable
as in overwhelming
impossible to resist especially because of strength or attractiveness
The force of the waves was irresistible. She had an irresistible craving for chocolate. Women find him irresistible.
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Recent Examples of irresistible
Robert Pattinson may have played a vampire whose girlfriend’s blood smelled irresistible to him, but that scenario wouldn’t be a problem for the actor in real life because … his nose is built different?
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Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 22 Jan. 2025
Frigid storms, heaps of snow and subzero temperatures are not exactly pleasant to live through, but winter weather can make for an irresistible setting for a book.
—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
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Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 22 Jan. 2025
Frigid storms, heaps of snow and subzero temperatures are not exactly pleasant to live through, but winter weather can make for an irresistible setting for a book.
—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
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“Irresistible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irresistible. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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