overwhelming
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
However, new customers tell us our stores can be overwhelming and hard to navigate due to too much product and a layout that isn’t intuitive.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
I wrote a column shortly after, heralding Lopez’s overwhelming victory as a new era for Latino politics in Orange County, where Latinos make up a third of the population but still wield little power.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
Save room for dessert: the dark chocolate budino, topped with salted caramel whipped cream and Biscoff crumble, is rich without feeling overwhelming.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
Hyperacusis causes everyday noises to seem unusually loud or overwhelming.
From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026
But of a sudden their tears were dried by an overwhelming wonder.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
![]()
Vocabulary lists containing overwhelming
New Kid
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Touching Spirit Bear
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
100 SAT words Beginning with "O"
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!