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Torrential - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

torrential

/təˈrɛnʃəl/ /tɒˈrɛnʃəl/

Definition:

Relating to or resembling a torrent; heavy and fast-flowing, especially of rain.

Synonyms:

Heavy, pouring, relentless, violent, copious

Part of Speech:

Adjective

Antonyms:

Light, gentle

Common Collocations:

Torrential rain, torrential downpour, torrential storm

Derivatives:

Torrentially, torrentialness

Usage Tips:

Use "torrential" to describe intense rainfall or overwhelming flow of something (e.g., emotions).

Common Phrases:

Torrential rain, torrential downpour, coming down in torrents

Etymology:

Derived from "torrent," from Latin "torrens," meaning "rushing stream."

Examples:

  • 1. The streets flooded after the torrential rain lasted all night.
  • 2. Torrential storms disrupted travel across the region yesterday.
  • 3. She struggled to drive through the torrential downpour on the highway.
  • 4. The river overflowed due to torrential rainfall in the mountains.

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