Deluged: meaning, definitions and examples
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deluged
[ dɪˈluːdʒd ]
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.
Synonyms
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.
Translations
Translations of the word "deluged" in other languages:
🇵🇹 inundado
🇮🇳 बाढ़ग्रस्त
🇩🇪 überflutet
🇮🇩 tergenang
🇺🇦 затоплений
🇵🇱 zalany
🇯🇵 冠水した
🇫🇷 inondé
🇪🇸 inundado
🇹🇷 su altında kalmış
🇰🇷 침수된
🇸🇦 مغمور
🇨🇿 zaplavený
🇸🇰 zaplavený
🇨🇳 被淹没
🇸🇮 poplavljen
🇮🇸 yfirfullur
🇰🇿 су басқан
🇬🇪 წყალდიდობილი
🇦🇿 su basmış
🇲🇽 inundado
Word origin
The word 'deluged' comes from the Middle English word 'deluge', which ultimately traces back to the Latin word 'diluvium', meaning flood. The concept of being deluged has been around for centuries, as people have long struggled with the overwhelming force of floods and inundations. Over time, the word has evolved to also describe being overwhelmed with other things, such as information or tasks.