1. extremely strong or intense; overwhelming
2. too strong in smell, taste, or effect

Examples

• The overpowering smell of garlic filled the kitchen.
• She felt an overpowering urge to laugh during the serious meeting.
• The perfume was so overpowering that it gave me a headache.
• His overpowering personality dominated every conversation.
• The heat in the desert was overpowering.
• The overpowering grief left her unable to speak.
• The spices created an overpowering flavor in the dish.