IELTS Anvil

overwhelming

CEFR: B2
Very great in amount, intensity, or force, so as to be completely irresistible, overpowering, or difficult to manage.

Synonyms

  • insurmountable
  • formidable
  • staggering

Common Collocations

  • overwhelming majority
  • overwhelming evidence
  • feel overwhelmed

Example Sentence

An overwhelming majority of survey respondents favored transitioning toward a flexible four-day working week.

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