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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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The line had the Barbican audience whooping with irresistible, gleeful laughter.
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Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 4 Apr. 2025
Operation Mincemeat review: An irresistible musical farce brings British boldness and belly laughs to Broadway
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—EW.com, 4 Apr. 2025
For a versatile, refined manicure with a modern touch, here are seven irresistible ideas to wear natural, nude nails like an it girl.
—Dulce Moncada, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2025
The track blends sensuality with confidence, capturing an irresistible chemistry that’s impossible to ignore.
—Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2025
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Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 4 Apr. 2025
Operation Mincemeat review: An irresistible musical farce brings British boldness and belly laughs to Broadway
Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.
—EW.com, 4 Apr. 2025
For a versatile, refined manicure with a modern touch, here are seven irresistible ideas to wear natural, nude nails like an it girl.
—Dulce Moncada, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2025
The track blends sensuality with confidence, capturing an irresistible chemistry that’s impossible to ignore.
—Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2025
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“Irresistible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irresistible. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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