inundated

[ˈɪnʌndeɪtɪd]

inundated Definition

  • 1overwhelmed with things or people to be dealt with
  • 2flooded with water

Using inundated: Examples

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

  • Example

    After the announcement, the company was inundated with job applications.

  • Example

    The town was inundated by a flash flood.

  • Example

    I'm sorry I haven't replied to your email yet, I've been inundated with work.

  • Example

    The phone lines were inundated with calls from concerned citizens.

inundated Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for inundated

Phrases with inundated

  • inundated with requests

    overwhelmed with a large number of requests

    Example

    After the article was published, she was inundated with requests for interviews.

  • overwhelmed with a large amount of information

    Example

    I was inundated with information during the training session and had trouble keeping up.

  • overwhelmed with a strong surge of emotions

    Example

    She was inundated with emotions when she received the news of her father's passing.

Origins of inundated

from Latin 'inundare', meaning 'to overflow'

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Summary: inundated in Brief

'Inundated' [ˈɪnʌndeɪtɪd] means being overwhelmed with things or people to be dealt with or flooded with water. It is often used to describe situations where there is too much of something, such as work or information. For example, 'After the announcement, the company was inundated with job applications.'