overpowering

[ oh-ver-pou-er-ing ]

adjective

1. that overpowers; overwhelming:

   an overpowering conviction of the truth.

Other Words From

• over·power·ing·ly adverb
• over·power·ing·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of overpowering¹

First recorded in 1690–1700; overpower + -ing ²

Example Sentences

The Chargers picked up a third consecutive win Sunday, overpowering the Tennessee Titans 27-17.

From Los Angeles Times

Buehler was not overpowering, inducing swinging strikes on three of his 71 pitches, but he seemed to will his way to victory by giving up one run and five hits in five innings.

From Los Angeles Times

Though the 38-year-old no longer has the most overpowering stuff, his reputation for being a “crafty” pitcher, as Ohtani put it Thursday, still holds up.

From Los Angeles Times

"I don't think anybody's going to come in to a new club and be overpowering, speak too much," said Farrell who admitted he was carrying a "little knock" which had limited his kicking.

From BBC

When Dr Elawa returned after the second Israeli raid there was an overpowering stench of death from several mass graves.

From BBC

Related Words

• irresistible
• overwhelming
• powerful
• uncontrollable