overwhelming

adjective

over·whelm·ing | \ˌō-vər-ˈ(h)wel-miŋ

Definition of overwhelming

: tending or serving to overwhelm overwhelming force overwhelming evidence also : extreme, great overwhelming indifference an overwhelming majority

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The results so far had not been overwhelming in any direction. — Kevin Acee, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Padres find they can't turn all blue eyes brown, but ...," 14 July 2018 No doubt this has left you with an overwhelming set of questions about the latest must-haves. — refinery29.com, "How To Shop Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale Before Everyone Else," 13 July 2018 The paint-alongs’ overwhelming popularity was so striking that other Utah libraries launched their own. — Julia Lyon, Washington Post, "People are waiting in line. Is it Hamilton? No, it’s Bob Ross on YouTube.," 13 July 2018 But with over 400 beauty exclusives available alone, the sale can get to feel a bit overwhelming. — Karina Hoshikawa, Teen Vogue, "Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2018: Best Makeup Deals," 13 July 2018 While the morning after the election was a bleak realization for many Americans, those who attended McKissick’s pitch meeting were brought together by an overwhelming sense of responsibility. — Jessi Roti, chicagotribune.com, "Feast aims to improve Chicago's food deserts through community-focused music and arts," 12 July 2018 Customers shouldn't expect an overwhelming burst of energy. — Zahria Rogers, The Courier-Journal, "Concierge IV hydration therapy service seeks to rehydrate Louisville," 12 July 2018 The drink was sweet and thick, but not in an overwhelming way. — Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE.com, "I Ate Like Supermodel Kate Upton for Three Days — and It Wasn’t That Hard," 12 July 2018 The Cardinal hold an overwhelming 83 percent of his predictions. — William Wilkerson, star-telegram, "These are the Top 11 uncommitted DFW football recruits in 2019," 9 July 2018

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