Definitions for OVERWHELMING
ˌoʊ vərˈʰwɛl mɪŋ, -ˈwɛl-over·whelm·ing

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. overpowering, overwhelmingadjective

   so strong as to be irresistible

   "an overpowering need for solitude"; "the temptation to despair may become overwhelming"; "an overwhelming majority"

2. consuming, overwhelmingadjective

   very intense

   "politics is his consuming passion"; "overwhelming joy"

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. overwhelmingverb

   Present participle of to overwhelm.

2. overwhelmingadjective

   Overpowering, staggering, or irresistibly strong.

3. overwhelmingadjective

   Very great or intense.

4. overwhelmingadjective

   Extreme.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. overwhelming

   Overwhelming refers to something that is too extreme, intense, or large to be managed, tolerated, or processed. It can result from an event, feeling, or situation characterized by its immensity, power, or complexity, often leading to feelings of being unable to cope or handle the situation. Its usage may comprise physical experiences and emotional or psychological states.

British National Corpus

1. Adjectives Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'OVERWHELMING' in Adjectives Frequency: #814

How to pronounce OVERWHELMING?

1. Alex

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of OVERWHELMING in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of OVERWHELMING in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of OVERWHELMING in a Sentence

1. Nancy Pelosi:

   Impeachment is so divisive to the country that unless there's something so compelling and overwhelming and bipartisan, I don't think we should go down that path, because it divides the country, and [Trump's] just not worth it.

2. Dave Clark:

   We received overwhelming interest from tens of thousands of individuals who applied to be part of the Delivery Service Partner program, including many employees, we've heard from associates that they want to participate in the program but struggled with the transition.

3. Debbie Fasano:

   The response from people who care for special needs kids has been overwhelming.

4. Jamie Raskin:

   The Constitution calls for impeachment in cases of bribery, treason and other high crimes and misdemeanors, so the legal case should indeed be compelling, the evidence should be overwhelming and the politics should be bipartisan. He may not be worth it but of course that's not the standard. The country is certainly worth it if The Constitution and the public interest demand it.

5. Kate Boddie:

   It was overwhelming relief because if you can get a living donor, then the odds of keeping the kidney longer and being more successful are a lot higher, it’s scary too, because it’s my mom and my baby at the same time.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=OVERWHELMING
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Overwhelming
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