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English adjective: overwhelming

1. overwhelming so strong as to be irresistible


SamplesAn overpowering need for solitude.
The temptation to despair may become overwhelming.
An overwhelming majority.


Synonymsoverpowering


Similarirresistible, resistless


Antonymsresistible

2. overwhelming very intense


SamplesPolitics is his consuming passion.
Overwhelming joy.


Synonymsconsuming


Similarintense


Antonymsmild









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