overpowering

(verb) overcome by superior force. Synonyms: overpower, overmaster, overwhelm.

(verb) overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli. Synonyms: overwhelm, overpower, sweep over, whelm, overcome, overtake.

(adj) so strong as to be irresistible. Synonyms: overwhelming. Examples: "An overpowering need for solitude." "The temptation to despair may become overwhelming." "An overwhelming majority."