overmastering

over·mas·ter·ing

adj \-ˈmas-tə-riŋ\

Definition of OVERMASTERING

: dominant 1a, b <overmastering behavior> <the overmastering question>

Examples of OVERMASTERING

1. <a matter that should be given overmastering priority by the incoming administration>

First Known Use of OVERMASTERING

1645

Related to OVERMASTERING

Synonyms: arch, big, capital, cardinal, central, chief, dominant, first, grand, great, greatest, highest, key, leading, main, master, number one (also No. 1), numero uno, overbearing, foremost, overriding, paramount, predominant, preeminent, premier, primal, primary, principal, prior, sovereign (also sovran), supreme

Antonyms: last, least

Related Words: distinguished, eminent, illustrious, noble, notable, noteworthy, outstanding, prestigious, signal, star, stellar, superior; high-level, senior, top; important, influential, major, mighty, momentous, significant; incomparable, matchless, unequaled (or unequalled), unparalleled, unsurpassed; celebrated, famed, famous, renowned

Near Antonyms: inconsequential, inconsiderable, insignificant, minor, negligible, slight, trifling, trivial, unimportant; collateral, inferior, secondary, subordinate, subsidiary

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