overwhelming crowd

USAGE SUMMARY

"overwhelming crowd" is correct and usable in written English.
You could use it to refer to a large, chaotic, or boisterous group of people. For example: "The overwhelming crowd cheered as their team scored the winning goal."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Wiki

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

10 human-written examples

"This is heaven tonight," Mr. Bourdain said of the restaurant's large but not overwhelming crowd.

The New York Times - Style

The stage was vast, and flanked by two monitors that displayed the thirty-five-year-old comedian's every movement for the enormous but not overwhelming crowd.

The New Yorker

Federer, the leader in men's Grand Slam singles titles with 16, trying to wrest another one from his rivals to quiet those ready to write his career epitaph at the advanced age of 30, was the overwhelming crowd favorite.

The New York Times - Sports

"The crowd is much, much, much smaller than we had feared it would be," said Gary Causey, the principal at Santa Fe High School, who noted that the school had more than two dozen fire trucks and ambulances on hand, in preparation for an overwhelming crowd of praying protesters.

The New York Times

One over par was good enough for Rose to secure a two-shot victory over Jason Day, a big-hitting Aussie, and Phil (The Thrill) Mickelson, who has now finished or tied for second in six U.S. Opens, and who was the overwhelming crowd favorite.

The New Yorker

Whether it's unpredictable weather, overwhelming crowd sizes or the always terrifying conflicting set times you need to be ready for anything.

Vice

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

46 human-written examples

The gallery's inaugural exhibition, "White Gold: Highlights From the Arnhold Collection of Meissen Porcelain," is not the sort of show that will draw overwhelming crowds.

The New York Times

The entire thrust of the film — emphasized by the atmosphere-setting scenes of littered slums and overwhelming crowds — is that in the Indian maelstrom the truth can't be found.

The New York Times - Arts

But the overwhelming crowds can throw someone like me, who'd rather sit in a dentist's office with an old copy of Golf Digest, into a fit of panic.

The Guardian - Music

The game still has a sizable player base — about 65M people, as of April of this year — but for the most part, gone are the overwhelming crowds of people running through the street because someone spotted a Snorlax.

TechCrunch

Several foodies were fed up with the long lines and overwhelming crowds and took to social media and review sites to complain.

Los Angeles Times

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Use "overwhelming crowd" to vividly describe a large group that is either physically imposing or emotionally intense. This can create a stronger image for the reader.

Common error

While "overwhelming crowd" is effective, avoid using it repeatedly in a single piece of writing. Vary your descriptions with synonyms like "massive throng" or "sea of faces" to maintain reader engagement.

Linguistic Context

The phrase "overwhelming crowd" functions as a noun phrase where "overwhelming" modifies the noun "crowd". It acts as a subject, object, or complement in a sentence, typically describing a large and impactful group of people. According to Ludwig AI, the phrase is correct and usable.

Expression frequency: Common

Frequent in

News & Media

65%

Wiki

15%

Formal & Business

5%

Less common in

Science

5%

Encyclopedias

0%

Reference

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, "overwhelming crowd" is a grammatically correct and commonly used phrase to describe a large and impactful group of people. Ludwig AI confirms its usability in written English. While its register is generally neutral, it is most frequently found in news and media contexts. When using this phrase, consider its connotations and whether it effectively conveys the size and impact of the crowd you are describing.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

massive throng

Replaces "crowd" with "throng" and "overwhelming" with "massive", both implying a large gathering.

huge multitude

Uses "multitude" instead of "crowd", emphasizing the sheer number of people and "huge" instead of "overwhelming".

immense gathering

Substitutes "crowd" with "gathering", a more general term, and "overwhelming" with "immense".

large assembly

Replaces "crowd" with "assembly", suggesting a more organized group, and "overwhelming" with "large".

vast concourse

Uses "concourse" instead of "crowd", implying a space where people congregate, and "vast" instead of "overwhelming".

sea of faces

A metaphorical expression for a large crowd, focusing on the visual aspect.

throng of people

Emphasizes the crowded nature by using "throng" and explicitly stating "of people".

packed audience

Suggests a crowd at a performance or event, using "packed" to convey density.

jam-packed gathering

It is an informal way to describe a very crowded place.

wall-to-wall people

Informal expression indicating a space completely filled with people.

FAQs

How can I effectively use "overwhelming crowd" in a sentence?

Use "overwhelming crowd" to describe a large group of people that evokes a sense of being numerous, powerful, or difficult to manage. For example, "The band was greeted by an "overwhelming crowd" of fans."

What are some alternatives to "overwhelming crowd"?

You can use alternatives like "massive throng", "huge multitude", or "immense gathering" depending on the specific context and nuance you want to convey.

Is "overwhelming crowd" too dramatic for formal writing?

While "overwhelming crowd" is acceptable, in highly formal contexts, consider using more neutral terms like "large assembly" or "significant gathering" to maintain a professional tone.

Can "overwhelming crowd" be used in a positive or negative context?

Yes, the phrase can be used in both positive and negative contexts. In a positive context, it might describe enthusiastic fans. In a negative context, it could refer to a mob or an unmanageable gathering.