overwhelming
[ oh-ver-hwel-ming, -wel- ]
adjective
that overwhelms; overpowering: The temptation to despair may become overwhelming.
so great as to render resistance or opposition useless: an overwhelming majority.
Origin of overwhelming
1Other words from overwhelming
- o·ver·whelm·ing·ly, adverb
- o·ver·whelm·ing·ness, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for overwhelming
overwhelming
/ (ˌəʊvəˈwɛlmɪŋ) /
adjective
overpowering in effect, number, or force
Derived forms of overwhelming
- overwhelmingly, adverb
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