adj
C2
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torrential
tuh-REHN-chuhl
Torrential (adj) means falling or flowing extremely heavily, like a torrent. Example: “Torrential rain flooded the underpass within minutes.”
adj
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Falling or flowing extremely heavily, like a torrent.
"Torrential rain flooded the underpass within minutes."
"Torrential downpours hit the coast every afternoon in monsoon season."
How to use torrential
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes rain (or a similar flow) that is coming down extremely hard and fast.
Common pairings
torrential rain
torrential downpour
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more torrential
- Superlative
- most torrential
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_____ rain flooded the underpass within minutes.
Etymology
Formed from torrent plus the adjective ending -ial.
Rhymes for torrential
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What does “torrential” mean?
The word “torrential” means falling or flowing extremely heavily, like a torrent. In plain terms, describes rain (or a similar flow) that is coming down extremely hard and fast.
How do you pronounce “torrential”?
“Torrential” is pronounced tuh-REHN-chuhl (/tɔˈɹɛn.t͡ʃəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “torrential” in a sentence?
Here is “torrential” used in a sentence: “Torrential rain flooded the underpass within minutes.”
What part of speech is “torrential”?
“Torrential” is an adjective.
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