overwhelmingly

/ˌəʊvəˈwelmɪŋli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌəʊvərˈwelmɪŋli/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌō-vər-ˈ(h)wel-miŋ-lē/ (ame, mw)

overwhelmingly — adverb

1. to a very great degree, or with such force that other feelings, doubts, or resis

1.副詞C1
釋義

to a very great degree, or with such force that other feelings, doubts, or resistance become very small

例句

The medical evidence overwhelmingly supports using the cheaper treatment first.

overwhelmingly + supports (evidence leaves little doubt)

In the silent courtroom, the proof seemed overwhelmingly clear to everyone present.

overwhelmingly + adjective (clear)

同義詞
  • extremely

    neutral high-degree intensifier without the extra idea of one force or feeling overpowering the rest

  • strongly

    common with opinions and emotions, but usually less total or dominating than overwhelmingly

  • completely

    stresses total completion or fullness rather than overpowering force

  • decisively

    fits results or evidence that settle a question, but is narrower and more formal

反義詞
  • slightly

    shows only a small degree instead of an overpowering one

  • mildly

    suggests a gentle or limited effect rather than a dominant one

文法句型

overwhelmingly + adjective

overwhelmingly + past participle

overwhelmingly + verb (support, suggest, prove)

用法筆記

Often modifies adjectives and past participles describing feelings, certainty, or physical force, and also appears with verbs such as support, suggest, and prove. It implies that one reaction, effect, or body of evidence is so strong that competing possibilities feel hard to maintain.

常見錯誤

❌The room was overwhelmingly small.
✅The room was extremely small.
💡overwhelmingly suits feelings, effects, and evidence that feel overpowering, not every strong adjective.
❌I overwhelmingly finished my homework before dinner.
✅I completely finished my homework before dinner.
💡overwhelmingly is not natural for ordinary completed actions; it is more common with reactions, evidence, and strong qualities.