overwhelming

[ˌəʊvəˈwelmɪŋ]

overwhelming Definition

• 1. very great in amount or degree
• 2. having such a strong emotional effect that it is difficult to resist or cope with

Using overwhelming: Examples

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

• Example

  The response to the charity event was overwhelming.

• Example

  I felt an overwhelming sense of sadness.

• Example

  The task seemed overwhelming at first.

• Example

  The beauty of the landscape was overwhelming.

overwhelming Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for overwhelming

• enormous
• immense
• intense
• powerful
• crushing

Antonyms for overwhelming

• unimpressive
• underwhelming

Phrases with overwhelming

• overwhelming majority

  a very large majority, much larger than any other

  Example

  The overwhelming majority of people support the new law.

• overwhelming evidence

  evidence that is so strong that it is impossible to doubt or deny

  Example

  There is overwhelming evidence that climate change is real and caused by human activity.

• overwhelming force

  the use of a very large amount of military power to defeat an enemy

  Example

  The army used overwhelming force to crush the rebellion.

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Summary: overwhelming in Brief

The term 'overwhelming' [ˌəʊvəˈwelmɪŋ] describes something that is very great in amount or degree, or has such a strong emotional effect that it is difficult to resist or cope with. It can be used to describe anything from a response to an event, to a feeling of sadness or beauty. Phrases like 'overwhelming majority' and 'overwhelming evidence' denote a very large amount or strength, while 'overwhelming force' refers to the use of military power.