Definition of overpowering in US English: overpowering
adjective Extremely strong or intense; overwhelming.
‘a feeling of overpowering sadness’
More example sentences
‘Being left to guard such bounty can be an overpowering temptation.’ ‘The scent is strong but not overpowering and the cream sinks in fast.’ ‘The lack of an overpowering pitch will cost him.’ ‘The plot was simple, the effect overpowering.’ ‘They could barely resist the call of the forbidden, and the urge was overpowering.’ ‘An overpowering sense of disconnection is taking me over.’ ‘The stench coming off the ship was quite overpowering.’ ‘The austerity of that moment is overpowering.’ ‘The characteristic and distinctive sights, sounds and smells were overpowering.’ ‘The dialogue is strong and the music not overpowering.’ ‘The broth was a little too buttery, with some slightly overpowering raw garlic dominating the flavour.’ ‘I can still recall the overpowering smell from all those leaves.’ ‘Since it was not overpowering, it did not bother them much.’ ‘Then there was the overpowering smell.’ ‘The guy was dynamic, overpowering.’ ‘The noise of crashing wood, trucks beeping in reverse, and men shouting was overpowering.’ ‘These overpowering urges are ruining my weight-loss efforts!’ ‘But the sadness was overpowering at times.’ ‘It was such an overpowering feeling.’ ‘It may be loud and overpowering, but at least it sounds good.’ Pronunciation overpowering /ˌoʊvərˈpaʊ(ə)rɪŋ/ /ˌōvərˈpou(ə)riNG/