Overwhelming

/ˌoʊ.vərˈwɛl.mɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Having a strong or powerful effect on someone or something; too much to handle or cope with.

The overwhelming support from the community made the event a huge success.

Very great in amount or intensity; extreme.

She felt an overwhelming sense of joy when she heard the news.

Difficult to fight against or resist.

The team faced overwhelming odds but still managed to win the championship.

From Middle English 'overwhelmen', meaning to turn upside down, submerge.

overwhelming majority

A large percentage of people that strongly favor one side.

overwhelming odds

A situation where the chances of success are significantly low against you.

overwhelm

To affect someone very strongly.

overpower

To defeat someone by using greater strength.

Too much to handle or cope with.

The homework last night was overwhelming, I couldn't finish it!

Astonishing or mind-blowing.

That new video game is just overwhelming, I loved it!