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 | ||