- present participle of overpower.
overpowering
Example Sentences
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It’s both salty and sweet, without feeling overpowering on either end of the flavor scale.
From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2026
In Michigan’s overpowering run in this tournament, Mara was everywhere.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 7, 2026
But, six months after sustaining a calf tear during that final, Kerr demonstrated his return to full fitness by overpowering world-class opposition as the complete line-up of Olympic 1500m medallists went head to head.
From BBC ● Mar. 21, 2026
It left Brian and his neighbours dealing with smoke, ash and an overpowering "chemical" smell which some described as like living in a "war zone".
From BBC ● Feb. 12, 2026
“But it isn’t as overpowering on a plane as it is on a ship. I’m glad we’re far above and can’t hear the roar of the waves!”
From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar
Vocabulary lists containing overpowering
