overpowering
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- overpoweringly adverb
- overpoweringness noun
Etymology
Origin of overpowering
Example Sentences
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But, six months after sustaining a calf tear during that final, Kerr demonstrated his return to full fitness by overpowering world-class opposition as the complete line-up of Olympic 1500m medallists went head to head.
From BBC • Mar. 21, 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
Words of brotherhood overpowering the sensations of a crushing defeat.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 6, 2025
The child angel had been cleared of moss and planted all around with snowdrops and white narcissus that poured out an overpowering scent.
From "How I Live Now" by Meg Rosoff
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