English adjective: overwhelming | |||
1. | overwhelming so strong as to be irresistible | ||
Samples | An overpowering need for solitude. The temptation to despair may become overwhelming. An overwhelming majority. | ||
Synonyms | overpowering | ||
Similar | irresistible, resistless | ||
Antonyms | resistible | ||
2. | overwhelming very intense | ||
Samples | Politics is his consuming passion. Overwhelming joy. | ||
Synonyms | consuming | ||
Similar | intense | ||
Antonyms | mild | ||