überwältigend
Translation
overwhelming, stunning, breathtaking
Examples
Der Erfolg war einfach überwältigend.
The success was simply overwhelming.
Die Aussicht vom Berg war überwältigend.
The view from the mountain was breathtaking.
Grammar Patterns
to be overwhelming The feeling of joy was overwhelming.
Similar Words
Synonyms: beeindruckend (impressive), atemberaubend (breathtaking); Antonym: unscheinbar (inconspicuous)
Etymology
Present participle of 'überwältigen' (to overwhelm), which comes from 'über-' (over) + 'Gewalt' (power, force).
Memory Tips
Think of a powerful force ('Gewalt') coming 'over' ('über') you, so strong it's overwhelming.