Overpowering: meaning, definitions and examples

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overpowering

[ ˌoʊvərˈpaʊərɪŋ ]

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feeling

Extremely strong or intense, overwhelming in effect or force.

Synonyms

crushing, dominating, intense, overwhelming

Examples of usage

The overpowering smell of the flowers filled the entire room.
The heat was so overpowering that I had to leave the room.

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action

Defeat or overcome with superior strength or power.

Synonyms

conquer, defeat, overcome, subdue

Examples of usage

The army managed to overpower the enemy forces.
She was able to overpower her fear and perform on stage.

Translations

Translations of the word "overpowering" in other languages:

🇵🇹 avassalador

🇮🇳 अत्यधिक

🇩🇪 überwältigend

🇮🇩 menguasai

🇺🇦 переважний

🇵🇱 przytłaczający

🇯🇵 圧倒的な

🇫🇷 écrasant

🇪🇸 abrumador

🇹🇷 ezici

🇰🇷 압도적인

🇸🇦 ساحق

🇨🇿 ohromující

🇸🇰 ohromujúci

🇨🇳 压倒性的

🇸🇮 nepremagljiv

🇮🇸 yfirþyrmandi

🇰🇿 басым

🇬🇪 დაუძლეველი

🇦🇿 əzici

🇲🇽 abrumador

Word origin

The word 'overpowering' originated from the combination of 'over' and 'power.' It first appeared in the 16th century and has been used to describe something that is overwhelmingly strong or intense.