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OVERWHELMING

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There are 10 meanings of the word Overwhelming.

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Overwhelming - as an adjective satellite

So strong as to be irresistible

Example: "An overpowering need for solitude"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
overpowering21

Very strong; urgently felt

Example: "Politics is his consuming passion"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
consuming14

Overwhelming - as a verb

To engulf, surge over and submerge.

Example: "The dinghy was overwhelmed by the great wave."

To overpower, crush.

Example: "In december 1939 the soviet union attacked finland with overwhelming force."

To overpower emotionally.

Example: "He was overwhelmed with guilt."

To cause to surround, to cover.

Overwhelming - as a noun

A situation of being overwhelmed.

Overwhelming - as an adjective

Overpowering, staggering, or irresistibly strong.

Very great or intense.

Extreme.

Example Sentences

"The amount of work she had to do was overwhelming."
"The beauty of the sunset was overwhelming."
"The noise in the crowded room was overwhelming."
"The smell of flowers in the garden was overwhelming."
"She felt an overwhelming sense of joy when she heard the good news."
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Word Game Points

Is OVERWHELMING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, overwhelming is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

OVERWHELMING has a SCRABBLE points total of 24.

Is OVERWHELMING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, overwhelming is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
OVERWHELMING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 28.

Is OVERWHELMING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, overwhelming is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OVERWHELMING has a WORDFEUD points total of 25.

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