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ˌoverˈpowering

/ ˌəʊvəˈpaʊərɪŋ /

adjective

  1. so strong or intense as to be unbearable
  2. so powerful as to crush or conquer


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Derived Forms

  • ˌoverˈpoweringly, adverb

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Example Sentences

She paused, and then, curiosity over-powering all other emotions.

She was wonderful in her proud compliance to Bobs somewhat chaotic and over-powering expression of his emotions.

A numbing, over-powering lethargy weighed on her, and almost at once she sank into a dreamless sleep.

They poured their goods into America, so over-powering was the attraction of high prices.

The appeal had been made directly to what was best and strongest in Vandover, and the answer was quick and over-powering.

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