Overpowering

Pronunciation: /oʊvərˈpaʊərɪŋ/

Definitions of overpowering

adjective having such a strong effect that it is overwhelming

Example Sentences

A1 The smell of the flowers was overpowering.

A2 The noise from the construction site was overpowering.

B1 The taste of the spices in the dish was overpowering.

B2 The intensity of the emotions in the movie was overpowering.

C1 The sheer force of the storm was overpowering.

C2 The beauty of the sunset was overpowering, leaving us speechless.

Examples of overpowering in a Sentence

formal The overpowering smell of the flowers filled the entire room.

informal The perfume she was wearing was so overpowering, I could hardly breathe.

slang That spicy dish was so overpowering, it blew my taste buds away.

figurative The team's overpowering offense led them to victory in the championship game.

Grammatical Forms of overpowering

• past tense: overpowered
• plural: overpowerings
• comparative: more overpowering
• superlative: most overpowering
• present tense: overpowers
• future tense: will overpower
• perfect tense: has overpowered
• continuous tense: is overpowering
• singular: overpowering
• positive degree: overpowering
• infinitive: to overpower
• gerund: overpowering
• participle: overpowered

Origin and Evolution of overpowering

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'overpowering' originated from the combination of the prefix 'over-' meaning 'excessive' or 'beyond' and the word 'power' meaning 'ability or capacity to act or produce an effect'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something that is overwhelmingly strong or intense, the word 'overpowering' has evolved to also convey a sense of being dominant or controlling in a situation or relationship.