overwhelming

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

(verb) charge someone with too many tasks. Synonyms: overwhelm, deluge, flood out.

(verb) cover completely or make imperceptible. Synonyms: submerge, drown, overwhelm. Examples: "I was drowned in work." "The noise drowned out her speech."

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

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

(adj) very intense. Synonyms: consuming. Examples: "Politics is his consuming passion." "Overwhelming joy."