overwhelming
adjectiveHow many syllables in overwhelming?
There are 4 syllables in the word overwhelming.How to pronounce overwhelming:
Definition of overwhelming:
- overwhelming (adjective):
- extreme, great
- tending or serving to overwhelm
- so strong as to be irresistible.
Synonyms for overwhelming:
catching
contagious
epidemic
infectious
irresistable
irresistible
overpowering
palpable
perceptible
spreading
tangible
Antonyms for overwhelming:
anaemic
anemic
debilitated
disabled
drained
effete
enervated
enfeebled
exhausted
faint
feeble
flaccid
flimsy
floppy
forceless
fragile
frail
gentle
helpless
impotent
impuissant
inactive
incapable
infirm
insignificant
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