overpowering

UK
/ˌəʊvəˈpaʊərɪŋ/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈpaʊərɪŋ/

Translations

overpoweringadjective
more overpowering
Comp.
most overpowering
Super.
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈpaʊərɪŋ/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈpaʊərɪŋ/
The overpowering urge to laugh was hard to resist.
Непреодолимое желание смеяться было трудно сдержать.
The overpowering smell of garlic filled the kitchen.
Подавляющий запах чеснока наполнил кухню.
The overpowering noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate.
Оглушительный шум со стройки мешал сосредоточиться.
overpoweringnoun
overpowerings
pl
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈpaʊərɪŋ/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈpaʊərɪŋ/
Gerund-derived noun meaning the act or process of overpowering.
overpowerverb

overpowering

Gerund

overpowered
Past Simple
overpowered
Past Participle
overpowering
Gerund
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈpaʊə/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈpaʊər/
The army managed to overpower the rebels.
Армии удалось подавить повстанцев.
He tried to overpower his fear of heights.
Он пытался пересилить свой страх высоты.
The loud music could overpower any conversation.
Громкая музыка могла заглушать любой разговор.

Definitions

overpoweringadjective
Extremely strong or intense; overwhelming.
The overpowering smell of garlic filled the kitchen.
Having a forceful or dominant influence.
His overpowering personality made it difficult for others to express their opinions.
Capable of defeating or subduing completely by superior force.
The army launched an overpowering assault that left the enemy no chance to regroup.
overpoweringnoun
The act or process of subduing or defeating someone or something.
The sudden overpowering of the fortress surprised the defenders.
overpowerverb
To defeat or subdue by superior force.
The army was able to overpower the enemy forces with their advanced weaponry.
To affect someone very strongly or intensely.
The strong scent of the flowers seemed to overpower her senses.
To overwhelm or overcome with emotion or sensation.
He was overpowered by a sudden wave of nostalgia as he walked through his childhood neighborhood.