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

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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. Fabio Forgione:

   Needs are so overwhelming that alone we are not able to satisfy them all, we have to make priorities which in our case is mostly focusing on the availability of medical care.

2. Jordan Kitaen -RRB- Jordan:

   When you get the news, it sort of opens up the emotions again but not nearly as overwhelming as it was with the initial news, as it relates to the actual manner of death (natural), it's comforting to know that she went quickly, we believe, and that there was no trauma, that she didn't suffer, and that there was no intention and there was no accident.

3. Kerry Anne:

   It was the most overwhelming feeling that I had in my heart, i could feel everything, I could feel all the current energy around us in that current moment.

4. Donald Trump:

   America does not seek conflict, but if we are forced to defend ourselves we will fight and we will win in an overwhelming fashion.

5. Tiger Woods:

   Its overwhelming, just because of what has transpired, last year I was lucky to be playing again. At the previous years [champions]dinner, I was really struggling. I missed a couple of years not playing this great tournament. To now be the champion ... 22 years between [first and latest] wins is a long time. Its unreal to experience this.

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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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