torrential
Coming or characterized by torrentsComing or characterized by torrents; flowing heavily or in large quantities.
» A torrential downpour fell on the coast.
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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
- 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. — Ivanovb
The torrential rain did quite a bit of damage.
Dozens of people have died in flash floods triggered by torrential rain.
Translations
6 languagesBy meaning 1
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Forms
more torrential, most torrential| Comparative | more torrential Lesson |
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| 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
See also
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