overwhelming
/ˌəʊvəˈwɛlmɪŋ/
verb
Meaning
To engulf, surge over and submerge.
"The dinghy was overwhelmed by the great wave."
To overpower, crush.
"In December 1939 the Soviet Union attacked Finland with overwhelming force."
To overpower emotionally.
"He was overwhelmed with guilt."
To cause to surround, to cover.
Synonyms
noun
Meaning
A situation of being overwhelmed.
adjective
Meaning
Overpowering, staggering, or irresistibly strong.
Very great or intense.
Extreme.