overwhelmed

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
  2. verb charge someone with too many tasks
  3. verb cover completely or make imperceptible

Synonyms

overwhelm, overpower, sweep over, whelm, overcome, overtake

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