Definition of Overwhelming in English :

Define Overwhelming in English

Overwhelming meaning in English

Meaning of Overwhelming in English

Pronunciation of Overwhelming in English

Overwhelming pronunciation in English

Pronounce Overwhelming in English

Overwhelming

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Adjective

1. overpowering, overwhelming

so strong as to be irresistible

Example Sentences:
'an overpowering need for solitude'
'the temptation to despair may become overwhelming'
'an overwhelming majority'

2. consuming, overwhelming

very intense

Example Sentences:
'politics is his consuming passion'
'overwhelming joy'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Overwhelming

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adjective
overpowering in effect, number, or force

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Overwhelming

see synonyms of overwhelming
adj.
Overpowering in effect or strength: overwhelming joy; an overwhelming majority.

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