overwhelming

• Beschreibt etwas, das sehr intensiv, mächtig oder vom Ausmaß her erdrückend ist und oft das Gefühl hervorruft, sich nicht widersetzen oder damit umgehen zu können. Kann sich auf überwältigende Gefühle, Eindrücke, Mehrheiten oder Mengen beziehen.

Describes something that is very intense, powerful, or large in effect, often making one feel unable to resist or cope.

1. Irresistible or overpoweringB2formal

   So strong or powerful that it cannot be resisted or overcome.

   Überwältigend

   • The urge to laugh was overwhelming during the serious ceremony.
   • She felt an overwhelming desire to help the injured animal.
   • The evidence against him was overwhelming.

   Synonymecompellingindomitableinexorableinvincibleirresistibleoverpoweringpotentunconquerable

2. Very intenseB2formal

   Extremely strong in effect, feeling, or degree.

   Überwältigend

   • The support from the community was overwhelming.
   • He was met with an overwhelming sense of relief.
   • The movie's ending was so sad it was overwhelming.

   Synonymecompellingcrushingdevastatingextremefierceforcefulintenseirresistibleoverpoweringpowerfulprofoundseverestrongvehement

   Antonymefaintgentlemildslightsubtleweak

• Verb, das ausdrückt, dass jemand oder etwas mit einer großen Menge von Emotionen, Kräften oder Substanzen völlig erfüllt wird oder dass jemand dadurch besiegt oder erdrückt wird.

A verb used to indicate the act of overpowering or burying someone or something with a great amount of emotion, force, or substance.

1. Overcome with emotionB2formal

   To be deeply affected or overcome by a strong feeling or sensory experience.

   Überwältigen

   • She was overwhelmed with joy when she saw the surprise party.
   • The beauty of the sunset overwhelmed him completely.
   • Grief overwhelmed her after hearing the tragic news.

   Synonymebowl overdumbfoundfloormoveovercomestaggerstirtouch

   Antonymecalmcomfortreassure

2. Burden with tasksB2informal

   To give someone too many tasks or responsibilities to handle effectively.

   Überlasten

   • The manager overwhelmed his team with unrealistic deadlines.
   • She felt overwhelmed by the amount of homework assigned.
   • Don't overwhelm yourself with too many commitments at once.

   Synonymeburydelugeencumberfloodinundateoppressoverburdenoverloadswamptaxweigh down

   Antonymedisencumberrelieveunburdenunload

3. Cover completelyC1formal

   To cover something entirely, making it imperceptible or hidden.

   Völlig bedecken

   • The floodwaters overwhelmed the small village.
   • Weeds overwhelmed the garden after weeks of neglect.
   • The sound of the waterfall overwhelmed all other noises.

   Synonymeblanketburydrownengulfenvelopfloodinundatesmothersubmergeswamp

   Antonymeexposerevealuncover

4. Defeat by forceC1formal

   To overcome or defeat someone or something with superior strength or numbers.

   Mit Gewalt besiegen

   • The army overwhelmed the enemy forces with a surprise attack.
   • The defense was overwhelmed by the sheer number of attackers.
   • The team overwhelmed their opponents in the final match.

   Synonymeconquercrushdefeatmasterovercomeoverpowerroutsubduetrouncevanquish

   Antonymecapitulatelosesubmitsurrenderyield