overwhelming

/ˌəʊvəˈwɛlmɪŋ//ˌoʊvɚˈ(h)wɛlmɪŋ/

verb

  1. 1

    To engulf, surge over and submerge.

    “The dinghy was overwhelmed by the great wave.”
  2. 2

    To overpower, crush.

    “In December 1939 the Soviet Union attacked Finland with overwhelming force.”
  3. 3

    To overpower emotionally.

    “He was overwhelmed with guilt.”
  4. 4

    To cause to surround, to cover.

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noun

  1. 1

    A situation of being overwhelmed.

adjective

  1. 1

    Overpowering, staggering, or irresistibly strong.

  2. 2

    Very great or intense.

  3. 3

    Extreme.

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