overwhelming
Pronunciation: [ˌoʊvərˈwɛlmɪŋ]
Word
Context: “emotion”
(adjective) when something is so strong or intense that it can be hard to handle. It’s like having a lot of feelings or a big problem that feels bigger than you can manage.
Example
She felt an overwhelming sense of joy when she saw her family after a long time.
Example
He didn't feel overwhelming sadness when he lost the game; it was just a small disappointment.
Example
Have you ever experienced an overwhelming feeling during a special moment?
Context: “size or amount”
(adjective) when there is so much of something that it seems too much to deal with. Like having a lot of homework or a big pile of toys that needs to be organized.
Example
The team had an overwhelming amount of support from the community during the fundraising event.
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There wasn't an overwhelming response to the invitation; only a few people showed up.
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Do you think the overwhelming number of choices makes it harder to decide?
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