torrential
torrential · more torrential · most torrential
проливной
sintflutartig, sturzflutartig, wolkenbruchartig
Coming or characterized by torrentsComing or characterized by torrents; flowing heavily or in large quantities.
UK/təˈɹɛn.tʃəl/US/tɔˈɹɛn.t͡ʃəl/
» A torrential downpour fell on the coast.
Meaning
1 sensesComing or characterized by torrents; flowing heavily or in large quantities.
There was a torrential downpour and we were all soaked.
torrential rain
sintflutartig, sturzflutartig, wolkenbruchartig
проливно́йprolivnój
More definitions
- pouring in abundance
- resembling a torrent in force and abundance
- relating to or resulting from the action of a torrent
Examples
8 sentencesA torrential downpour fell on the coast.
The torrential rain took everyone by surprise.
The hillside had torrential flooding from the west.
ruСклон горы повернул воды паводка на запад.
The torrential rain did quite a bit of damage.
Dozens of people have died in flash floods triggered by torrential rain.
Translations
6 languagesРусский
By meaning 1
coming or characterized by torrents; flowing heavily or in large quantities:
Deutsch
By meaning 1
coming or characterized by torrents; flowing heavily or in large quantities:
Forms
more torrential, most torrential| Comparative | more torrential Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most torrential Lesson |
regular
Word family
5 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form