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.

Origin of overwhelming

First recorded in 1565–75; overwhelm + -ing2

OTHER WORDS FROM overwhelming

o·ver·whelm·ing·ly, adverb o·ver·whelm·ing·ness, noun

British Dictionary definitions for overwhelmingness

overwhelming
/ (ˌəʊvəˈwɛlmɪŋ) /

adjective

overpowering in effect, number, or force

Derived forms of overwhelming

overwhelmingly, adverb