Deluged: meaning, definitions and examples

inundated with a large amount of something

To deluge means to overwhelm someone with a large quantity of things, typically water or information. It can also refer to being flooded or swamped.

flooded, inundated, overwhelmed, swamped

Examples of usage

• The city was deluged with heavy rain, causing widespread flooding.

• She felt deluged with work after returning from vacation.

• The newsroom was deluged with tips from concerned citizens.

• I was deluged with emails after the announcement was made.

• The market was deluged with new products, making it hard to choose.