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Definition overpowering in British English

overpowering adjective

adjective
/ˌəʊvə(r)ˈpaʊərɪŋ/
1

an overpowering smell or taste is very strong

Example

the overpowering stench of rotting fish

Synonyms and related words
stale nasty rancid acrid fetid frowsty
1.1

an overpowering feeling is so strong that you cannot control it

Synonyms and related words
acutely affective basic
2

someone with an overpowering personality or manner is able to control other people or situations

Synonyms and related words
powerful influential formidable
Definition overpowering in British English