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

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 notes

In plain EnglishExtremely strong — used for smells, feelings, or urges that take over completely.

Common pairings

overpowering smell overpowering urge overpowering heat

Word forms

more overpowering comparative, overpowerings plural, most overpowering superlative

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Rhymes for overpowering

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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.