transcription, транскрипция: [ oʊvə(r)paʊərɪŋ ]
1.
An overpowering feeling is so strong that you cannot resist it.
...hard, cold, overpowering anger...
The desire for revenge can be overpowering.
= overwhelming
ADJ
2.
An overpowering smell or sound is so strong that you cannot smell or hear anything else.
There was an overpowering smell of alcohol...
ADJ
3.
An overpowering person makes other people feel uncomfortable because they have such a strong personality.
Mrs Winter was large and somewhat overpowering.
= overwhelming
ADJ