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overpowering [ˌəʊvəˈpaʊərɪŋ] adj
1. so strong or intense as to be unbearable 2. so powerful as to crush or conquer overpoweringly adv ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
overpowering adjective 1. overwhelming, powerful, extreme, compelling, irresistible, breathtaking, compulsive, invincible, uncontrollable The desire for revenge can be overpowering. 2. strong, marked, powerful, distinct, sickening, unbearable, suffocating, unmistakable, nauseating There was an overpowering smell of garlic. 3. forceful, powerful, overwhelming, dynamic, compelling, persuasive, overbearing his overpowering manner Translations overpowering [ˌəʊvəˈpaʊərɪŋ] ADJ 1. (= very strong, intense) [smell] → penetrante, intensísimo; [perfume] → embriagado; [heat] → asfixiante, sofocante; [sound] → ensordecedor; [force] → arrollador; [flavour] → fortísimo; [desire] → irresistible; [need] → acuciante the noise was overpowering → el ruido era ensordecedor 2. (= intimidating) [person, manner] → apabullante, abrumador overpowering adj → überwältigend; smell → penetrant; colour, decoration, perfume, person → aufdringlich; heat → glühend; I felt an overpowering desire … → ich fühlte den unwiderstehlichen Drang, …; he’s a bit overpowering at times → seine Art kann einem manchmal zu viel werden overpowering [ˌəʊvəˈpaʊərɪŋ] adj (smell, heat) → asfissiante, soffocante; (desire) → irrefrenabile, irresistibile overpowering [ˌəʊvəˈpaʊərɪŋ] adj (smell, heat) → asfissiante, soffocante; (desire) → irrefrenabile, irresistibile How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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There was Robert's reproach making itself felt by a quicker, fiercer, more overpowering love, which had awakened within her toward him. If Alban Morris had been indeed the person trusted as messenger by Sir Jervis, the conclusion that followed filled Emily with overpowering emotions of curiosity and surprise. When we were somewhat recovered from the overpowering Effusions of our grief, Edward desired that we would consider what was the most prudent step to be taken in our unhappy situation while he repaired to his imprisoned freind to lament over his misfortunes. |
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