overwhelming (ˌəʊvəˈwɛlmɪŋ
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Definitions
adjective
- overpowering in effect, number, or force
Alternative Forms
ˌoverˈwhelmingly adverbSynonyms
View thesaurus entryoverwhelm (ˌəʊvəˈwɛlm)
Definitions
verb (tr)
- to overpower the thoughts, emotions, or senses of
- to overcome with irresistible force
- to overcome, as with a profusion or concentration of something
- to cover over or bury completely
- to weigh or rest upon overpoweringly
- archaic to overturn
Synonyms
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overcome,
overpower,
devastate,
stagger,
get the better of,
bowl over,
prostrate,
knock (someone) for six render speechless render incapable render powerless render helpless sweep (someone) off his or her feet take (someone's) breath away
Usage examples
Gone were the alcohol-induced hopes, the overwhelming sense of relief, the need to draw together for common protection.
, Final Resort (1994)Universal's lawsuit against us made it impossible for us to find a new record company despite overwhelming interest from other labels.
NME (New Musical Express) (2002)And the relief of the woman when she views what is in the tray is overwhelming.
Globe and Mail (2003)The strategy has not been decided but the important thing is that our members have given us overwhelming backing.
Glasgow Herald (2001)Neither Nancy nor Hubert were in any doubt as to the correct course of action against such overwhelming numbers.
, NANCY WAKE (2002)