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overpowering

/ˌəʊvəˈpaʊərɪŋ/adjective

उच्चारण ओवपावरिंग

अत्यधिक तीव्र, असहनीय, हावी होने वाला

Core word

adjective
  1. 1

    very strong or powerful, often in an unpleasant way

    अत्यधिक तीव्र, असहनीय, हावी होने वाला

    • an overpowering smell of gas
    • She felt an overpowering urge to cry.
    • The overpowering scent of jasmine filled the room.
    + 2 more examples
    • He felt an overpowering desire to sleep.
    • The heat was overpowering by noon.

    Synonyms overwhelming intense powerful irresistible suffocating

    Opposite weak faint mild slight

  2. 2

    (of a person) so confident and forceful that other people feel uncomfortable

    (व्यक्ति) दबंग, हावी रहने वाला

    • He has an overpowering personality.
    • Her overpowering manner made it hard for others to speak in the meeting.
    • His overpowering manner put people off.
    + 2 more examples
    • The new manager can be overpowering at meetings.
    • She is warm, not overpowering.

    Synonyms domineering forceful overbearing

    Opposite meek gentle

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