Bombarded: meaning, definitions and examples
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bombarded
[ bɒmˈbɑːdɪd ]
feeling overwhelmed
To subject to a continual flow of questions, criticisms, or information.
Synonyms
assaulted, flooded, overwhelmed
Examples of usage
- She felt bombarded with questions during the interview.
- The students were bombarded with assignments all week.
Translations
Translations of the word "bombarded" in other languages:
🇵🇹 bombardeado
🇮🇳 बमबारी की गई
🇩🇪 bombardiert
🇮🇩 dibombardir
🇺🇦 бомбардований
🇵🇱 bombardowany
🇯🇵 爆撃された
🇫🇷 bombardé
🇪🇸 bombardeado
🇹🇷 bombardıman
🇰🇷 폭격당한
🇸🇦 مُقصف
🇨🇿 bombardovaný
🇸🇰 bombardovaný
🇨🇳 被轰炸
🇸🇮 bombardiran
🇮🇸 sprengdur
🇰🇿 бомбаланған
🇬🇪 ბომბარდირებული
🇦🇿 bombalanmış
🇲🇽 bombardeado
Etymology
The word 'bombarded' originates from the French word 'bombarde', which means 'to bombard'. It was first used in English in the 16th century. The term originally referred to attacking with artillery, but over time, it has taken on the additional meaning of overwhelming with questions or information.
See also: bombardment.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #18,646, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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