overwhelming
[ oh-ver-hwel-ming, -wel- ]
/ ˌoʊ vərˈʰwɛl mɪŋ, -ˈwɛl- /
adjective
that overwhelms; overpowering: The temptation to despair may become overwhelming.
so great as to render resistance or opposition useless: an overwhelming majority.
OTHER WORDS FROM overwhelming
o·ver·whelm·ing·ly, adverb o·ver·whelm·ing·ness, nounWords nearby overwhelming
overween,
overweening,
overweigh,
overweight,
overwhelm,
overwhelming,
overwind,
overwinter,
overwintering,
overwire,
overwise
British Dictionary definitions for overwhelmingness
overwhelming
/ (ˌəʊvəˈwɛlmɪŋ) /
adjective
overpowering in effect, number, or force