Associations to the word «Overpowering»

Wiktionary

OVERPOWERING, verb. Present participle of overpower
OVERPOWERING, adjective. That overpowers; so strong as to be overwhelming.

Dictionary definition

OVERPOWERING, adjective. So strong as to be irresistible; "an overpowering need for solitude"; "the temptation to despair may become overwhelming"; "an overwhelming majority".

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke