inundating

[ˈɪnʌndeɪtɪŋ]

inundating Definition

• 1. overwhelm (someone) with things or people to be dealt with
• 2. flood (an area) with water

Using inundating: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "inundating" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I've been inundated with work since I started this job.

• Example

  The town was inundated by the flood.

• Example

  The company was inundated with complaints from customers.

• Example

  The news of the scandal inundated the media.

inundating Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for inundating

• overload
• overburden
• deluge
• flood
• swamp
• overrun

Antonyms for inundating

• drain
• evacuate
• empty

Phrases with inundating

• inundated with requests

  to receive an overwhelming number of requests

  Example

  After the announcement, the company was inundated with requests for more information.

• inundated with emotions

  to feel overwhelmed with emotions

  Example

  After the breakup, she was inundated with emotions and couldn't focus on anything else.

• inundated with offers

  to receive an overwhelming number of offers

  Example

  After winning the award, she was inundated with offers from different companies.

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Summary: inundating in Brief

The verb 'inundating' [ˈɪnʌndeɪtɪŋ] means to overwhelm someone with things or people to be dealt with or to flood an area with water. It is often used in situations where there is an excessive amount of something, such as work or requests. Examples include 'I've been inundated with work since I started this job.' and 'The town was inundated by the flood.'