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- [oh-ver-hwel-ming, -wel-]
- /ˌoʊ vərˈʰwɛl mɪŋ, -ˈwɛl-/
- /ˌəʊ.vəˈwel.mɪŋ.li/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [oh-ver-hwel-ming, -wel-]
- /ˌoʊ vərˈʰwɛl mɪŋ, -ˈwɛl-/
Definitions of overwhelmingly word
- adjective overwhelmingly that overwhelms; overpowering: The temptation to despair may become overwhelming. 1
- adjective overwhelmingly so great as to render resistance or opposition useless: an overwhelming majority. 1
- adverb overwhelmingly very greatly 1
- adverb overwhelmingly almost unanimously 1
- adverb overwhelmingly with great force 1
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Origin of overwhelmingly
First appearance:
before 1565 One of the 32% oldest English words
First recorded in 1565-75; overwhelm + -ing2
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Parts of speech for Overwhelmingly
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overwhelmingly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 52% 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.
overwhelmingly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for overwhelmingly
adv overwhelmingly
- compellingly — in a way that demands attention and interest
- disturbingly — upsetting or disquieting; dismaying: a disturbing increase in the crime rate.
adverb overwhelmingly
- awesomely — causing or inducing awe; inspiring an overwhelming feeling of reverence, admiration, or fear: an awesome sight.
- combatively — In a combative way.
- conclusively — serving to settle or decide a question; decisive; convincing: conclusive evidence.
- deliriously — Pathology. affected with or characteristic of delirium.
- devastatingly — tending or threatening to devastate: a devastating fire.
Antonyms for overwhelmingly
adverb overwhelmingly
- nonviolently — In a nonviolent manner.
Top questions with overwhelmingly
- why did americans vote overwhelmingly for eisenhower?
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