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Meaning of 'overwhelming' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Overwhelming [ a.]
- Overpowering; irresistible.
2 . Overwhelming [ p. pr. & vb. n.]
- of Overwhelm

Meaning of 'overwhelming' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . overwhelming [ s]
Meaning (1):
- so strong as to be irresistible
Example in sentence:
  • an overpowering need for solitude;
  • an overwhelming majority;
  • the temptation to despair may become overwhelming
Meaning (2):
- very strong; urgently felt
Example in sentence:
  • overwhelming joy;
  • politics is his consuming passion

Nearby Words:

oven ovenbird over over-arm over-busy over-garment over-story overabound overact overaction

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