Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Whelm.
How to pronounce whelm:
US
Whelm - as a verb
Overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
overcome15overpower17overtake15overwhelm20sweep overHypernyms (Closely Related)
arouse6elicit8enkindle13evoke12fire7kindle11provoke16raise5Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
To neither fail to meet nor exceed expectation
Whelm - as a noun
A surge of water.
Example: "The whelm of the tide"
Example Sentences
"The giant wave threatened to whelm the small boat."
"She felt whelmed by the amount of work she had to do."
"The loud music whelmed the conversation in the room."
"The emotions started to whelm the actor during his powerful performance."
"The chef was whelmed with joy when his dish received a perfect score."
Word Game Points
Is WHELM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, whelm is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
WHELM has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is WHELM a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, whelm is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordWHELM has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is WHELM a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, whelm is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordWHELM has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
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