Transcription
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- [oh-ver-pou-er-ing]
- /ˌoʊ vərˈpaʊ ər ɪŋ/
- /ˌəʊ.vəˈpaʊə.rɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [oh-ver-pou-er-ing]
- /ˌoʊ vərˈpaʊ ər ɪŋ/
Definitions of overpowering word
- adjective overpowering that overpowers; overwhelming: an overpowering conviction of the truth. 1
- verb with object overpowering to overcome, master, or subdue by superior force: to overpower a maniac. 1
- verb with object overpowering to overcome or overwhelm in feeling; affect or impress excessively: overpowered with confusion and desire. 1
- verb with object overpowering to gain mastery over the bodily powers or mental faculties of: a strong drink that quickly overpowered him. 1
- verb with object overpowering to furnish or equip with excessive power: a giant motor that overpowered the pump. 1
- adjective overpowering very strong, overwhelming 1
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Origin of overpowering
First appearance:
before 1690 One of the 49% oldest English words
First recorded in 1690-1700; overpower + -ing2
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Parts of speech for Overpowering
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
overpowering popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
overpowering usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for overpowering
adj overpowering
- agitative — tending to stir or agitate
- all-powerful — An all-powerful person or organization has the power to do anything they want.
- bossy — If you describe someone as bossy, you mean that they enjoy telling people what to do.
- formidable — causing fear, apprehension, or dread: a formidable opponent.
- ironhanded — having or governing with an iron hand.
adverb overpowering
- awesomely — causing or inducing awe; inspiring an overwhelming feeling of reverence, admiration, or fear: an awesome sight.
- fearsomely — In a fearsome manner, or to a fearsome extent.
- irrepressibly — incapable of being repressed or restrained; uncontrollable: irrepressible laughter.
- irresistibly — not resistible; incapable of being resisted or withstood: an irresistible impulse.
adjective overpowering
- ballbuster — Ball-breaker.
- commoving — Present participle of commove.
- dazzling — Something that is dazzling is very impressive or beautiful.
- exciting — Causing great enthusiasm and eagerness.
- highhanded — Alternative spelling of high-handed.
Antonyms for overpowering
adjective overpowering
- delicate — Something that is delicate is small and beautifully shaped.
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