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

He was in Los Angeles on Wednesday night, overpowering the Dodgers on the sport’s grandest stage to propel the Blue Jays to within one win of their first championship in 32 years.

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AI has given her an overpowering reason to consider homework pointless.

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Boasting a record payroll of more than $350 million, the Dodgers have dominated October, overpowering the competition with their vast collection of high-priced stars.

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When it ended, the Dodgers had completed an overpowering sweep of the Brewers with a 5-1 win.

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By then, he was so overpowering in so many ways, in the sixth inning fans started a cheer with a timing likely never before heard at a baseball game.

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Related Words

• irresistible 
• overwhelming 
• powerful 
• uncontrollable