overwhelmingly
/ˌəʊ.vəˈwɛl.mɪŋ.lɪ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
In an overwhelming manner; very greatly or intensely.
Adverb
Examples
Gratifying as it is to read such editorials even in the press which supports Mr. Marples' party—and to learn that the G.N. Line's London suburban electrification is at last being given a cost-benefit analysis of the kind which overwhelmingly justified the L.T. Victoria Line [...] but years later tha
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Mostly; predominantly; almost completely.
Adverb
Examples
Studies on homeless income find that the typical “career panhandler” who dedicates his time overwhelmingly to begging can make between $600 and $1,500 a month.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “overwhelmingly” mean?
In an overwhelming manner; very greatly or intensely.
Is “overwhelmingly” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.