word
Overpowering
OH-vur-POW-rihng
/ˈoʊvɜːrˈpaʊrɪŋ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
overpowering
Dictionary meaning
So strong as to be irresistible.
Examples
- An overpowering need for solitude.
Synonyms: overwhelming
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