 overwhelming |
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| 1. | [ adjective ] so strong as to be irresistible | |
| Synonyms: | overpowering | |
| Examples: | "an overpowering need for solitude" "the temptation to despair may become overwhelming" "an overwhelming majority" |
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| Related terms: | irresistible | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] very intense | |
| Synonyms: | consuming | |
| Examples: | "politics is his consuming passion" "overwhelming joy" |
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| Related terms: | intense | |
| Similar spelling: |
overwhelmingly overwhelm overwhelmed overhauling |
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