adj
overpowering
Overpowering (adj) means So strong or intense that it becomes hard to resist or ignore. Example: “An overpowering urge to sleep hit her halfway through the meeting.”
adj
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So strong or intense that it becomes hard to resist or ignore.
"An overpowering urge to sleep hit her halfway through the meeting."
How to use overpowering
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishExtremely strong — used for smells, feelings, or urges that take over completely.
Common pairings
overpowering smell
overpowering urge
overpowering heat
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Word forms
- Plural
- overpowerings
- Comparative
- more overpowering
- Superlative
- most overpowering
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An _____ urge to sleep hit her halfway through the meeting.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for overpowering
peering
tapering
lowering
covering
offering
entering
altering
cheering
steering
uttering
ordering
towering
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Frequently asked questions
What does “overpowering” mean?
The word “overpowering” means so strong or intense that it becomes hard to resist or ignore. In plain terms, extremely strong — used for smells, feelings, or urges that take over completely.
How do you use “overpowering” in a sentence?
Here is “overpowering” used in a sentence: “An overpowering urge to sleep hit her halfway through the meeting.”
What part of speech is “overpowering”?
“Overpowering” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of overpowering?
"overpowering" (adj) means so strong or intense that it becomes hard to resist or ignore.
