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overwhelming

/ˌoʊvɚˈwɛlmɪŋ/adjective4 syllables

Overwhelming means: so strong as to be irresistible.

Synonyms for overwhelming5

adjective, as in so strong as to be irresistible

overpowering, irresistible, resistless

adjective, as in very strong; urgently felt

consuming, intense

What does overwhelming mean?2

adjective

1

so strong as to be irresistible“an overpowering need for solitude”

2

very strong; urgently felt“politics is his consuming passion”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Overwhelming in a sentence

  • If you find them overwhelming, set them aside!anzart
  • The overwhelming majority of mass shooters could pass a psychiatric evaluation, and many did.shekitten
  • The daily life can be busy, hectic and sometimes overwhelming.Adelpa
  • An overwhelming majority voted to abolish the brutal punishment.Dejo
  • An overwhelming part of our behavior is learned.unknown
  • A poll shows that an overwhelming majority is in favor of the legislation.darinmex
  • He was elected president with the overwhelming majority of votes.CK
  • The sound from the thundersticks was overwhelming at the stadium today.Scott

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