Welter/ˈweltər/ Definition 1 of 4Pro Tip 1/3Visual Imagery Think of 'welter' as a visual scene of many items jumbled together. Her desk was a welter of textbooks and notes. Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Overwhelm 'Welter' can imply feeling overwhelmed by too much information or complexity. He felt lost in a welter of emotions during the play. Pro Tip 3/3Abstract Concepts 'Welter' also applies to non-physical mixtures, like ideas or sensations. The philosopher's work is a welter of complex theories.