overwhelming
adjective
over·whelm·ing
ˌō-vər-ˈ(h)wel-miŋ 
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The key here is to keep the shapes sleek, so the metallic doesn’t feel too overwhelming.
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Christina Holevas, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2024
The whiskey aisle at your local wine and spirits store can be overwhelming.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 17 Dec. 2024
We’re honored to be receiving such overwhelming love for this edition of Seismic.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 16 Dec. 2024
Sensitivity to light, sound and smells can feel overwhelming.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 16 Dec. 2024
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Christina Holevas, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2024
The whiskey aisle at your local wine and spirits store can be overwhelming.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 17 Dec. 2024
We’re honored to be receiving such overwhelming love for this edition of Seismic.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 16 Dec. 2024
Sensitivity to light, sound and smells can feel overwhelming.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 16 Dec. 2024
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overwhelming
adjective
over·whelm·ing
ˌō-vər-ˈhwel-miŋ
-wel-
: great sense 4, extreme
an overwhelming response
overwhelmingly
adverb
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