overwhelmed

US /ˌoʊ.vɚˈwɛlmd/

UK /ˌəʊ.vəˈwɛlmd/

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v.t.Transitive VerbTo defeat something or someone completely
I’m overwhelmed by the positive comments, thank you!
v.t.Transitive VerbTo affect someone emotionally in a strong way
Sadness overwhelmed the girl when she was told that her mother had died
v.t.Transitive VerbTo cause to have too much to handle (e.g. work)
He was overwhelmed with the bulk of work he needed to complete before the weekend.
v.t.Transitive VerbTo cover somebody/something completely
The town was overwhelmed by floodwaters.
adj.AdjectiveFeeling like you have so much to do that you can't even get started.
I was overwhelmed by the sheer amount of work I had to do.
adj.AdjectiveFeeling like you are unable to cope with something
I was overwhelmed by the support I received after the accident.
adj.AdjectiveDefeated completely; overpowered.
The small army was overwhelmed by the enemy's superior numbers.
adj.AdjectiveCovered completely; buried or submerged.
The town was overwhelmed by floodwaters.
v.VerbDefeated completely; overpowered.
The enemy was overwhelmed by the superior forces.
v.VerbCovered or submerged completely.
The town was overwhelmed by the floodwaters.

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