o´ver|pow´er|ing|ly

o´ver|pow´er|ing|ly
o|ver|pow|er «OH vuhr POW uhr», transitive verb.
1. to overcome or conquer; master; overwhelm: »

He overpowered all his enemies. He overpowered his assailant. The thought of one man owning all those books overpowered him (Winston Churchill).

SYNONYM(S): vanquish, defeat, overthrow.
2. to be much greater or stronger than: »

The wind brought a terrible smell which overpowered all others. Anger overpowered every other feeling.

3. to provide with an excess of power: »

to overpower an automobile.

o´ver|pow´er|ing|ly, adverb.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • Overpowering — O ver*pow er*ing, a. Excelling in power; too powerful; irresistible. {O ver*pow er*ing*ly}, adv. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Overpoweringly — Overpowering O ver*pow er*ing, a. Excelling in power; too powerful; irresistible. {O ver*pow er*ing*ly}, adv. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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  • overpowering — o ver•pow′er•ing adj. ly, adv …   From formal English to slang

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