overwhelming — very great in amount; having a strong emotional effect
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: very great in amount; having a strong emotional effect
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌoʊvərˈwelmɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 압도적인, 벅찬, 감당하기 어려운
Korean pronunciation: 오우버**웰**밍
Example Sentences
- The smell of my roommate's socks was so overwhelming that even the flies moved out.
- She received an overwhelming number of marriage proposals after winning the lottery.
- The students found the final exam overwhelming despite months of preparation.
overwhelming
ADJECTIVE//ˌoʊvərˈwelmɪŋ//
very great in amount; having a strong emotional effect
An office worker feels overwhelming stress from massive paperwork piles
Helming through waves overwhelming and whelming!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the Old English word 'whelm' meaning to turn over or submerge, combined with the prefix 'over-' meaning excessively or completely. The word evolved through Middle English to mean submerging or drowning, later extending to the sense of being overcome by emotion or quantity.
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📝Examples
“The smell of my roommate's socks was so overwhelming that even the flies moved out.”
“She received an overwhelming number of marriage proposals after winning the lottery.”
“The students found the final exam overwhelming despite months of preparation.”
“The overwhelming beauty of the sunset left everyone speechless.”
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