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overwhelming
overwhelming
/ˌoʊvɝˈhwɛlmɪŋ/
adjective
(
)
So strong as to be irresistible
(
overpowering
,
overwhelming
)
so strong as to be irresistible
An overpowering need for solitude
an overpowering need for solitude
The temptation to despair may become overwhelming
the temptation to despair may become overwhelming
An overwhelming majority
an overwhelming majority
Very strong; urgently felt
(
consuming
,
overwhelming
)
very strong; urgently felt
Politics is his consuming passion
politics is his consuming passion
Overwhelming joy
overwhelming joy
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