overwhelming

adjective · oh-ver-WEL-ming

CEFR C1

very strong; too much to deal with

अत्यधिक, ज़बरदस्त

Usage

an overwhelming majorityoverwhelming reliefoverwhelming support

Examples

Riya felt overwhelming relief when the results came.

The bill passed with an overwhelming majority.

Common mistake

The work is very overwhelmed this month.

The work is overwhelming this month.

The work is overwhelming; you feel overwhelmed.

Remember: Overwhelming: like a wave over your head.

Useful for

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