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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Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 21 Nov. 2024
From cutting-edge tech to stylish home upgrades and trending beauty finds, these irresistible bargains offer incredible value without the wait.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2024
The film is Paolo Sorrentino’s love letter to Naples — his second, following 2021’s The Hand of God — and Parthenope, a mysterious, irresistible beauty, is the stand-in for the enigmatic pull the city has over him.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Nov. 2024
The latter two, of course, draw attention to the center of the room: an irresistible fireplace.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Irresistible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irresistible. Accessed 1 Dec. 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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