Synonyms for overpowering

Grammar : Adj

Spell : oh-ver-pou-er-ing

Phonetic Transcription : ˌoʊ vərˈpaʊ ər ɪŋ

Définition of overpowering

Origin : "to overcome with superior power," 1590s, from over- + power (v.). Related: Overpowered; overpowering.

adj very strong

Example sentences :

To hate him would be hating an overpowering force, like heat, or electricity.
Extract from : « It Happened in Egypt » by C. N. Williamson

A cold rage of nervousness beset her, so overpowering that she herself was amazed at it.
Extract from : « Tiverton Tales » by Alice Brown

He was altogether splendid, massive, overpowering, and impracticable.
Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens

The heat was overpowering, and the war was of course discussed.
Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt

He knew an overpowering desire for the protection and companionship of man.
Extract from : « White Fang » by Jack London

The blow was too sudden and overpowering; I sunk beneath it.
Extract from : « Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume VI » by Various

But they were succeeding: they were overpowering him; they had him on the ground.
Extract from : « The Shadow of a Crime » by Hall Caine

They were many, I was but one; and they were not long in overpowering me and dragging me from my horse.
Extract from : « The Shame of Motley » by Raphael Sabatini

Her face was drawn with agony in the stifling, overpowering heat.
Extract from : « Loot of the Void » by Edwin K. Sloat

She seemed to him the flower of her own beauty, rich, overpowering.
Extract from : « The Prisoner » by Alice Brown

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