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overwhelming
adjective
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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:

irresistibleoverpoweringperceptiblecontagioustangibleinfectiousepidemicpalpable

Antonyms for overwhelming:

flimsyunderwhelmingexhaustedlanguidfaintsicklyirresoluteweakfraileffete
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