overwhelming Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
   overtake; overwhelm; overpower; whelm; overcome; sweep over.
   
2. verb charge someone with too many tasks
   overwhelm; flood out; deluge.
   
3. verb cover completely or make imperceptible
   overwhelm; drown; submerge.
   
   • I was drowned in work
   • The noise drowned out her speech
4. verb overcome by superior force
   overpower; overwhelm; overmaster.
   
5. adjective satellite so strong as to be irresistible
   overpowering.
   
   • an overpowering need for solitude
   • the temptation to despair may become overwhelming
   • an overwhelming majority
6. adjective satellite very intense
   consuming.
   
   • politics is his consuming passion
   • overwhelming joy

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