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overwhelming
Having such a strong emotional effect on someone that they are deeply moved or impressed by it.
Die Unterstützung, die wir erhalten haben, war einfach überwältigend.
The support we received was simply overwhelming.
overwhelming
Present in such great number, quantity, or strength that it is hard to manage or impossible to doubt.
Die Partei gewann die Wahl mit einer überwältigenden Mehrheit.
The party won the election with an overwhelming majority.
'Überwältigend' (overwhelming) is the present participle of the verb 'überwältigen' (to overwhelm). Something that is 'überwältigend' (overwhelming) has the power to strongly impress a person emotionally or to dominate through its sheer size.
Die Schönheit der Natur in den Alpen war absolut überwältigend.
The beauty of nature in the Alps was absolutely overwhelming.
When 'überwältigend' (overwhelming) describes feelings or impressions, the meaning is almost always positive. It expresses a very strong feeling such as joy, gratitude, or amazement.
Ihre spontane Hilfsbereitschaft war für mich überwältigend.
Her spontaneous willingness to help was overwhelming for me.
When it is about a large quantity or a clear advantage, 'überwältigend' (overwhelming) is often combined with nouns such as 'Mehrheit' (majority), 'Beweise' (evidence), or 'Anzahl' (number).
Es gab eine überwältigende Mehrheit für den Vorschlag.
There was an overwhelming majority in favor of the proposal.
impressive
Beeindruckend and überwältigend both describe a strong positive effect. Beeindruckend primarily expresses admiration or respect. Überwältigend describes an even more intense emotional effect, in which someone is deeply moved and can hardly process their feelings.
Die Aufführung des Chors war für die Eltern so überwältigend, dass viele weinten.
The choir's performance was so overwhelming for the parents that many of them cried.
Die hervorragende Aufführung des Chors war beeindruckend.
The choir's outstanding performance was impressive.
