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Old July 22, 2009, 10:19 AM
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Could this mean truly outstanding in certain contexts?
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Could this mean truly outstanding in certain contexts?
No.

Because it was truly outstanding, it was overwhelming.
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The RAE says that apabullar means "confundir, intimidar a alguien, haciendo exhibición de fuerza o superioridad", thus apabullante would describe a person (or thing) that does this.
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No.

Because it was truly outstanding, it was overwhelming.
Agree. I would use overwhelming too
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