overpowering

[oh-ver-pou-er-ing]

adjective

1. that overpowers; overwhelming.

   an overpowering conviction of the truth.

Other Word Forms

• overpoweringly adverb
• overpoweringness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of overpowering¹

First recorded in 1690–1700; overpower + -ing ²

Example Sentences

Happy to bide his time and assess his options, Venkatesham, it is understood, didn't feel an overpowering to urge to return to football.

From BBC

There was an overpowering quest for spiritual betterment, along with a demand for permission to pursue your passion and an insistence on unfettered expression.

From Los Angeles Times

The grape flavor is both strong and aromatic without overpowering the gummies’ sourness.

From Salon

The overpowering bigness of this performance happened on the day that the U.S. reaffirmed its commitment to Ukraine in its war with Russia.

From Los Angeles Times

But against Anisimova, it quickly became apparent that simply overpowering her opponent - as she has done so effectively numerous times - was not going to work.

From BBC

Related Words

• irresistible 
• overwhelming 
• powerful 
• uncontrollable