überwältigend
Translation
overwhelming, stunning, breathtaking
Examples
Die Aussicht war einfach überwältigend.
The view was simply overwhelming.
Sie erhielt eine überwältigende Mehrheit.
She received an overwhelming majority.
Grammar Patterns
to be overwhelming - to be overwhelming. The success was overwhelming.
Similar Words
Synonyms: breathtaking, stunning, overpowering; Antonyms: insignificant, underwhelming
Etymology
From 'über-' (over) + 'walten' (to rule, prevail). Literally 'over-ruling' or 'over-powering'.
Memory Tips
Think of a powerful wave ('Welle') coming 'über' (over) you, completely overwhelming you.