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Adj.1. Geruch: penetrating, pungent* * *pe|net|rạnt [pene'trant]1. adj1) Gestank, Geschmack penetrating, pungent; Gestank, Parfüm auch overpowering2) (fig = aufdringlich) pushing, insistentder Typ war mir zu penetrant — he was too pushing or pushy (inf) for my liking
seine Selbstsicherheit ist schon penetrant — his self-confidence is overpowering
ein penetranter Kerl — a pest (inf), a nuisance
2. adv1)(= stark)
das Parfüm riecht penetrant — the perfume is overpoweringdas schmeckt penetrant nach Knoblauch — you can't taste anything for garlic, it has a very strong taste of garlic
2)(= aufdringlich)
jdn penetrant nach etw ausfragen — to ask sb insistent questions about sther ist mir penetrant auf die Pelle gerückt — he just wouldn't take no for an answer
* * *pe·ne·trant[peneˈtrant]I. adj1. (durchdringend) penetrating\penetranter Geruch a pungent smell2. (aufdringlich) overbearing, insistentsei doch nicht so \penetrant, ich gehe ja mit! stop pestering me, I'm coming!II. adv pungently, penetratingly* * *1.(abwertend) Adjektiv2) (aufdringlich) pushing, (coll.) pushy < person>; overbearing <tone, manner>; aggressive, pointed < question>2.1) (durchdringend) overpoweringlyes riecht penetrant nach... — there is an overpowering smell of...
2) (aufdringlich) overbearingly; in an overbearing manner* * *penetrant adj1. Geruch: penetrating, pungent2. Person: insistent, pushy;* * *1.(abwertend) Adjektiv2) (aufdringlich) pushing, (coll.) pushy < person>; overbearing <tone, manner>; aggressive, pointed < question>2.1) (durchdringend) overpoweringlyes riecht penetrant nach... — there is an overpowering smell of...
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I Part. Präs. überwältigenII Adj. Anblick, Eindrücke etc.: overwhelming (auch POL., Mehrheit); Schönheit: auch breathtaking; sie wurde mit überwältigender Mehrheit gewählt she was elected with an overwhelming majority; nicht ( gerade) überwältigend umg. iro. nothing to write home about, no great shakes* * *fantastic; brilliant* * *über|wạ̈l|ti|gendadjMehrheit, Sieg overwhelming; Gestank, Gefühl auch overpowering; Schönheit stunning; Erfolg phenomenal, spectacular* * *1) (overwhelming: a crushing defeat.) crushing2) (very strong: That smell is quite overpowering.) overpowering3) (very great: an overwhelming victory.) overwhelming4) (very great; complete: a resounding victory/success.) resounding* * *über·wäl·ti·gendadj overwhelmingein \überwältigendes Gefühl an overwhelming [or overpowering] feeling\überwältigende Schönheit stunning beauty* * *1.Adjektiv overwhelming <sight, impression, victory, majority, etc.>; overpowering < smell>; stunning < beauty>2.* * *sie wurde mit überwältigender Mehrheit gewählt she was elected with an overwhelming majority;nicht (gerade) überwältigend umg iron nothing to write home about, no great shakes* * *1.Adjektiv overwhelming <sight, impression, victory, majority, etc.>; overpowering < smell>; stunning < beauty>2.* * *adj.overpowering adj.overwhelming adj. adv.overpoweringly adv.overwhelmingly adv. -
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См. также в других словарях:
Overpoweringly — Overpowering O ver*pow er*ing, a. Excelling in power; too powerful; irresistible. {O ver*pow er*ing*ly}, adv. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
overpoweringly — adverb see overpower … New Collegiate Dictionary
overpoweringly — See overpowering. * * * … Universalium
overpoweringly — adverb In an overpowering manner … Wiktionary
overpoweringly — adv. in an overpowering manner; overwhelmingly … English contemporary dictionary
overpoweringly — over·pow·er·ing·ly … English syllables
overpoweringly — See: overpowering … English dictionary
overpoweringly — adverb incapable of being resisted the candy looked overwhelmingly desirable to the dieting man • Syn: ↑overwhelmingly, ↑irresistibly • Derived from adjective: ↑irresistible (for: ↑irresistibly), ↑ … Useful english dictionary
overpowering — overpoweringly, adv. overpoweringness, n. /oh veuhr pow euhr ing/, adj. that overpowers; overwhelming: an overpowering conviction of the truth. [1690 1700; OVERPOWER + ING2] * * * … Universalium
irresistibly — adverb incapable of being resisted the candy looked overwhelmingly desirable to the dieting man • Syn: ↑overwhelmingly, ↑overpoweringly • Derived from adjective: ↑irresistible, ↑overpowering (for: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
overwhelmingly — adverb incapable of being resisted (Freq. 2) the candy looked overwhelmingly desirable to the dieting man • Syn: ↑overpoweringly, ↑irresistibly • Derived from adjective: ↑irresistible (for: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
