adj
overpowered
Overpowered (adj) means Defeated by superior strength or force. Example: “The small resistance group was quickly overpowered.”
adj
1
Defeated by superior strength or force.
"The small resistance group was quickly overpowered."
2
Given an unfair or excessive amount of strength or ability, especially in games.
"Players complained the new character was overpowered compared to the rest."
How to use overpowered
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBeaten by greater force, or (in gaming slang, often shortened to "OP") unfairly strong.
When to use it
The gaming sense ("that weapon is overpowered") is informal and very common online.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more overpowered
- Superlative
- most overpowered
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The small resistance group was quickly _____.
Etymology
From overpower + -ed.
Rhymes for overpowered
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What does “overpowered” mean?
The word “overpowered” means defeated by superior strength or force. In plain terms, beaten by greater force, or (in gaming slang, often shortened to "OP") unfairly strong.
How do you use “overpowered” in a sentence?
Here is “overpowered” used in a sentence: “The small resistance group was quickly overpowered.”
What part of speech is “overpowered”?
“Overpowered” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “overpowered” have?
“Overpowered” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: defeated by superior strength or force.
