overpowering
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- overpoweringly adverb
- overpoweringness noun
Etymology
Origin of overpowering
Example Sentences
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It left Brian and his neighbours dealing with smoke, ash and an overpowering "chemical" smell which some described as like living in a "war zone".
From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026
She finished with 18 points and 12 rebounds, four of which she tallied on offense, simply by overpowering whichever Trojan big she was up against.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 3, 2026
Lower-end soy sauces tend to have a higher salt content, which can be overpowering in your sweet cookie batter.
From Salon • Dec. 13, 2025
AI has given her an overpowering reason to consider homework pointless.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 25, 2025
His eyes filled with tears, but it might have been from the overpowering smell of herring.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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