overwhelming

adjective

over·​whelm·​ing ˌō-vər-ˈ(h)wel-miŋ How to pronounce overwhelming (audio)
: tending or serving to overwhelm
overwhelming force
overwhelming evidence
also : extreme, great
overwhelming indifference
an overwhelming majority

Examples of overwhelming in a Sentence

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Tasters found these beans under-salted with an overwhelming taste of sweet pepper. Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 16 Jan. 2025 However, the result has led to sprawling technology stacks riddled with disconnected tools, overwhelming subscription costs and limited adaptability. Amit Mathradas, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025 But this firestorm, driven by hurricane-force winds, proved too fast and overwhelming. Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025 While it was intended to have a second round of voting, these three dogs received an overwhelming majority of votes from the electorate. Vincent Medina, Idaho Statesman, 16 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for overwhelming 

Word History

First Known Use

1567, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of overwhelming was in 1567

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“Overwhelming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overwhelming. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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overwhelming

adjective
over·​whelm·​ing ˌō-vər-ˈhwel-miŋ How to pronounce overwhelming (audio)
-wel-
: great sense 4, extreme
an overwhelming response
overwhelmingly adverb
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