How Do You Spell OVERWHELMINGLY?

Pronunciation: [ˌə͡ʊvəwˈɛlmɪŋlɪ] (IPA)

The word "overwhelmingly" is spelled with the IPA phonetic transcription of /ˌoʊvərˈwɛlmɪŋli/. It consists of four syllables, with primary stress on the second syllable and secondary stress on the fourth syllable. The word means to be extremely intense or powerful in effect or force, and is commonly used to describe feelings or emotions. The word can be a challenge to spell, but understanding the phonetic transcription can help ensure accurate spelling in writing.

OVERWHELMINGLY Meaning and Definition

1. Overwhelmingly is an adverb that describes an action or feeling that is very intense, all-encompassing or overpowering in nature. It refers to a situation or experience where one feels completely consumed or dominated by something, often to a great extent. This term conveys a sense of being profoundly affected or impacted by a particular event, circumstance, or sensation.

   When an individual is overwhelmingly affected by something, it means they are experiencing an immense surge of emotions, such as joy, sadness, fear, or excitement. This adverb is also used to describe instances where a particular situation is so dominant or forceful that it leaves no room for doubt, ambiguity, or alternative outcomes.

   The term overwhelmingly is often employed in discussions related to statistics or surveys, indicating a large majority or a substantial number. For example, if a candidate to a political office wins overwhelmingly, it means they have received an overwhelming number of votes, emphasizing their clear victory as compared to their competitors.

   Overall, overwhelmingly signifies an intense, powerful, and all-encompassing influence that leaves an indelible impression or makes an unquestionable impact on an individual or a situation.

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Other Common Misspellings for OVERWHELMINGLY

• overwhelminly
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Etymology of OVERWHELMINGLY

The word "overwhelmingly" is derived from the word "overwhelm", which dates back to the 14th century. It combines the prefix "over-" which means excessive or beyond, and the verb "whelm", which originally meant to overturn or capsize. "Whelm" itself is derived from Old English "whelman" and can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic root "hwalmijanan" meaning "to turn over, to throw". Over time, the sense of "overwhelm" evolved to mean to overpower, overcome, or to be inundated by something, such as emotions or sheer volume. The suffix "-ingly" is added to form the adverb "overwhelmingly", which means to a great extent or in an overpowering manner.

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