Overwhelming meaning

What does “overwhelming” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“overwhelming” is an adjective with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: so strong as to be irresistible.

overwhelming

adjective

so strong as to be irresistible
“an overpowering need for solitude”
“the temptation to despair may become overwhelming”
Synonymsoverpowering
very strong; urgently felt
“politics is his consuming passion”
“overwhelming joy”
Synonymsconsuming

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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