overwhelming

US /ˌovɚˈhwɛlmɪŋ, -ˈwɛl-/

UK /ˌəʊvəˈwelmɪŋ/

B2
v.t.Transitive VerbTo defeat something or someone completely
The positive comment are overwhelming me, thank you!
v.t.Transitive VerbTo affect someone emotionally in a strong way
An overwhelming majority voted against his proposal
v.t.Transitive VerbTo cause to have too much to handle (e.g. work)
The amount of work he was asked to complete on his first day was a little too overwhelming for him.
adj.AdjectiveHaving too much to handle (e.g. work)
There’s an overwhelming amount of work waiting for me in the office
adj.AdjectiveVery great or very strong; so powerful that you cannot resist or decide how to react
The evidence against him was overwhelming.
adj.AdjectiveDifficult to deal with; very large or greater than usual
The amount of information was overwhelming.
v.t.Transitive VerbTo cover somebody/something completely
The floodwaters overwhelmed the town.

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