B2AbstractAdjective

überwiegend

predominantly/mainly

/yːbɐˈviːɡn̩t/

An adjective/adverb meaning 'predominantly', mostly or for the most part.

Example Sentences

Die Mehrheit war überwiegend zufrieden.

The majority was predominantly satisfied.

Das Wetter war überwiegend sonnig.

The weather was mostly sunny.

Die überwiegende Mehrheit stimmte zu.

The overwhelming majority agreed.

Using 'überwiegend' as only adverb

✅ 'Überwiegend' also works as adjective: 'die überwiegende Mehrheit'

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