deluge
2 antonyms for deluge — opposites grouped by meaning.
Noun — A sudden, heavy flood of water, or an overwhelming rainstorm.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A sudden, heavy flood of water, or an overwhelming rainstorm.
“The deluge turned the streets into rivers within minutes.”
flood
swamp
torrent
overwhelm
downpour
submerge
pelter
soaker
alluvion
inundate
flood out
inundation
cloudburst
waterspout
Opposites
2. noun
An overwhelming amount of anything arriving at once.
“The company faced a deluge of complaints after the price hike.”
Opposites
Antonyms
How to use deluge
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a deluge of complaints
deluged with requests
a sudden deluge
Etymology
From Old French deluge, from Latin diluvium ("a washing away"), related to the verb diluere ("to wash away, dilute").
Full origin of deluge →Frequently asked questions
What does “deluge” mean?
The word “deluge” means a sudden, heavy flood of water, or an overwhelming rainstorm. In plain terms, a flood — either of water or of things like messages, complaints, or requests, all arriving at once.
How do you pronounce “deluge”?
“Deluge” is pronounced DEHL-yoozh (/ˈdɛl.ju(d)ʒ/ in IPA).
How do you use “deluge” in a sentence?
Here is “deluge” used in a sentence: “The deluge turned the streets into rivers within minutes.”
What part of speech is “deluge”?
Depending on how it is used, “deluge” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “deluge” come from?
The word “deluge” comes from Latin. From Old French deluge, from Latin diluvium ("a washing away"), related to the verb diluere ("to wash away, dilute").
How many meanings does “deluge” have?
“Deluge” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a sudden, heavy flood of water, or an overwhelming rainstorm.
