elsöprő
B2
Hungarian
overwhelming, tidal
B2
1
overwhelming
B2
Usage pattern:
elsöprő érzés/élmény/hatás; elsöprő erejű + főnév
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Meaning
very strong and hard to bear
Themes
emotion
|mental_state
|intensity
|stress
|experience
|emotions
|health
Definition
So strong in emotional or mental effect that it is difficult to react, think, or cope normally.
B2
1
overwhelming
B2
Usage pattern:
elsöprő többség/győzelem/támogatás; elsöprő erejű bizonyíték
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Meaning
extremely large majority or advantage
Themes
majority
|evidence
|support
|certainty
|competition
|strength
|core_vocabulary
|politics
Definition
Very great in number, strength, or support compared with the opposite side, so that the result is almost certain.
B2
LITERARY
1
tidal
C1
Usage pattern:
elsöprő + főnév
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Meaning
Very large and overwhelming
Themes
metaphor
|intensity
|mass_reaction
|public_opinion
|protest
|criticism
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Very large, widespread, and difficult to control or stop, in a way that suggests a powerful tide.
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