- present participle of overpower.
overpowering
Example Sentences
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No pitcher has been as overpowering as Garcia was under the lights.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 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
Lower-end soy sauces tend to have a higher salt content, which can be overpowering in your sweet cookie batter.
From Salon • Dec. 13, 2025
Words of brotherhood overpowering the sensations of a crushing defeat.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 6, 2025
The rank smell that came from his body was almost overpowering.
From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman
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