Overpowering

/ˌoʊvərˈpaʊərɪŋ/ adjective

Definition

So strong or intense that it's impossible to resist or overcome.

Etymology

Compound of 'over-' and 'powering,' from Old French 'poeir' (to be able). The prefix 'over-' intensifies the base word.

Kelly Says

Your sense of smell can be overpowering because it's directly connected to your brain's emotion centers—a single smell can trigger intense memories that you can't ignore!

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