overwhelming
Pronunciation: /ˌəʊvəˈwɛlmɪŋ/
The English word “overwhelming” has 4 meanings listed here.
adjective
- Overpowering, staggering, or irresistibly strong.
- Very great or intense.
- Extreme.
noun
- A situation of being overwhelmed.
Etymology
From overwhelm + -ing.
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