overwhelming
[ oh-ver-hwel-ming, -wel- ]
/ ˌoʊ vərˈʰwɛl mɪŋ, -ˈwɛl- /
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adjective
that overwhelms; overpowering: The temptation to despair may become overwhelming.
so great as to render resistance or opposition useless: an overwhelming majority.
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British Dictionary definitions for overwhelming
overwhelming
/ (ˌəʊvəˈwɛlmɪŋ) /
adjective
overpowering in effect, number, or force
Derived forms of overwhelming
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