whelmed

Meanings

• Adjective

  Feeling fully satisfied or pleased, often in response to an experience or achievement.

  - "After the concert, the crowd was left whelmed by the performance."
  - "Despite the long journey, the travelers were still whelmed by the beauty of the landscape."

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Antonyms

unwhelm

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Synonyms

overwhelm , whemmel , whemmel

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with whelmed
helm , helmless , helmful

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Variants

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whelm , whelmed , whelming , whelms

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to roll' or 'to turn', probably from Old English 'hwelman', from 'hwel' (wheel) + 'mann' (man). Later came to mean 'to receive or welcome' and eventually 'to be satisfied'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'whelmed' is also used in the field of geology to describe a circular depression or hollow formed by the erosion of waves or water.

2. In the video game 'Minecraft', a 'whelk' is a type of large, edible snail.

3. The word 'whelmed' is sometimes used figuratively to describe a large, powerful vehicle or machine.

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Related Concepts

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1. Satisfied: A feeling of contentment or pleasure, often in response to having one's needs or desires met.

2. Overwhelmed: Feeling overcome by a strong emotion or situation, often to the point of being unable to cope.

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Culture

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In literature, 'whelmed' is often used to describe a strong emotional response. For example, in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest', Prospero describes his enemies as being 'whelmed in their own wickedness'. In music, the term 'whelmed' can refer to being overwhelmed by the power or intensity of a song or performance.

How to Memorize "whelmed"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a wave crashing over you, leaving you feeling fully satisfied and content.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'whelmed' with the feeling of satisfaction you get after completing a challenging task.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Whelmed: Waves of Happiness Engulf Me, Leaving Exhilaration' to help remember the definition.

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