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ver
whel
ming
ly
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in a manner that is overpowering in force, intensity, or effect
- The enemy was overwhelmingly strong.
- She felt overwhelmingly grateful for their support.
- The storm struck overwhelmingly, causing widespread destruction.
- The scent of jasmine was overwhelmingly sweet in the warm air.
- The evidence was overwhelmingly in favor of the defendant's innocence.
Synonyms:
2
for the most part or in the majority
- The proposal was overwhelmingly approved by the board.
- The audience was overwhelmingly supportive of the new policy.
- The staff is overwhelmingly composed of volunteers.
- Voters overwhelmingly rejected the amendment.
- The survey respondents were overwhelmingly in the 18–25 age group.