overmastering
Speech parts
1. overmastering - Adjective
2. overmastering - Verb
Meaning
overmastering
present participle of overmaster
overmastering (comparative more overmastering, superlative most overmastering)
Which overmasters; dominating, oppressive, conquering.
Synonyms
Phrases with the word
Examples
Ambition. An overmastering desire to be vilified by enemies while living and made ridiculous by friends when dead.
We shall know what things are of overmastering importance when they have overmastered us.
Small things have a way of overmastering the great. This small press can destroy a kingdom.
The giants of the race have been men of concentration, who have struck sledge-hammer blows in one place until they have accomplished their purpose. The successful men of today are men of one overmastering idea, one unwavering aim, men of single and intense purpose.