adv
Meaning 1
In an overpowering manner.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: overpoweredly, overpowerfully
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
overpoweringly
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adverb
Meaning 2
incapable of being resisted
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- the candy looked overwhelmingly desirable to the dieting man
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: overwhelmingly, irresistibly
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
Etymology tree English overpowering Middle English -ly English -ly English overpoweringly From overpowering + -ly.