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overwhelmingly

adv. degree
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌoʊvɝˈwɛɫmɪŋɫi// UK //ˌəʊvəwˈɛlmɪŋli// over·whelm·ing·ly

adv. to a very large degree; by a clear majority. You use it when one option is much stronger or more common than the others.

adv. to an extent that is decisive or dominant; in a manner that leaves little doubt about the outcome.


SIMPLE

The team won overwhelmingly in the final match.

CONTEXTUAL

Voters overwhelmingly rejected the new tax proposal during the local election.

COMPLEX

Critics overwhelmingly praised the film for its bold direction, though a few reviewers found the pacing too slow.

Synonyms
Origin

From overwhelming + -ly.

Usage

Typically placed before the adjective or verb it modifies to emphasize the extent of the action or state.

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