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WHELM

(verb, noun)
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Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Whelm.

How to pronounce whelm:

US

Whelm - as a verb

Overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
overcomeoverpowerovertakeoverwhelmsweep over
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
arouseelicitenkindleevokefirekindleprovokeraise
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

To neither fail to meet nor exceed expectation

Whelm - as a noun

A surge of water.

Example: "The whelm of the tide"

Example Sentences

"The giant wave threatened to whelm the small boat."
"She felt whelmed by the amount of work she had to do."
"The loud music whelmed the conversation in the room."
"The emotions started to whelm the actor during his powerful performance."
"The chef was whelmed with joy when his dish received a perfect score."
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Word Game Points

Is WHELM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, whelm is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

WHELM has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is WHELM a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, whelm is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
WHELM has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is WHELM a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, whelm is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
WHELM has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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