ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Overwhelmed

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˌoʊvɚˈ(h)wɛlmd/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Overwhelmed is an adjective meaning Emotionally overpowered.

Meaning

Emotionally overpowered.

More Meanings

  1. simple past and past participle of overwhelm

Example Sentences

completely overwhelmed
emotionally overwhelmed
She was overwhelmed with gratitude.

Synonyms for overwhelmed

Depending on context, synonyms include inundated, weak, overcome, engulfed, defeated, powerless.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include conquered, defeated, engulfed, flooded, inundated, overcome.

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