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overwhelming

Pronunciation: [ˌoʊvərˈwɛlmɪŋ]

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Learn how to use overwhelming in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

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.

Example

There wasn't an overwhelming response to the invitation; only a few people showed up.

Example

Do you think the overwhelming number of choices makes it harder to decide?

How to pronounce overwhelming

Pronunciation: [ˌoʊvərˈwɛlmɪŋ]

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