American English pronunciation
How to pronounce overpowering
IPA transcription: ['oʊvɚ'paʊɹɪŋ]
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Verb
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overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
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overcome by superior force
Adjective
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so strong as to be irresistible
“an overpowering need for solitude”
“the temptation to despair may become overwhelming”
“an overwhelming majority”
Usage examples
- Harzer has a distinctive strong smell and overpowering flavour.
- Depending on the angle, a heel can act cowardly or overpowering to their opponents.