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overwhelmed
[ oh-ver-hwelmd, -welmd ]
adjective
- completely overcome in mind or feeling:
She told the overwhelmed and sobbing mother she would take care of all medical expenses.
- loaded, filled, or addressed with an excessive amount of anything:
Over 100 dogs were transported to other parts of the state from overwhelmed animal shelters on the coast.
- overpowered or crushed, as by superior forces:
The aim of the coalition's operation was to stop the dictator and his army from attacking already overwhelmed rebel troops.
verb
- the simple past tense and past participle of overwhelm ( def ).
Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms
- ³Ü²Ô·´Ç±¹Â·±ð°ù··É³ó±ð±ô³¾±ð»å adjective
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of overwhelmed1
Example Sentences
"I am overwhelmed with the support I have received," said Miss Robinson.
The city’s strong Chicano presence overwhelmed him at first, but he eased into the community.
In a statement shared with the BBC, her family said: "She is overwhelmed with gratitude. Today she remains in serious condition while receiving medical care."
"Everybody's dressing up, including myself! I'm overwhelmed with a lot of emotions, just like trying to learn how to live again. We feel free, we feel light, even the air smells different."
Crematoriums close to Mandalay have been overwhelmed, while authorities have been running out of body bags, among other supplies, including food and drinking water.
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