Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.

The celebrity was inundated with birthday wishes from his admirers.

Overwhelmed

The most appropriate synonym of the underlined word inundated in the given sentence is overwhelmed.

• Inundated means to be overwhelmed or flooded with something.
• Annoyed means to be slightly angry or irritated.
• Preoccupied means to be deeply concerned or involved in something.
• Rewarded means to be given something as a sign of appreciation or thanks.

In the given sentence, the celebrity is receiving a large number of birthday wishes from his admirers. This is likely to be a lot to handle, so the answer is overwhelmed.