adj
torrential
tuh-REHN-chuhl
adj
1
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
Word Forms
more torrential comparative, most torrential superlative
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Etymology
Formed from torrent plus the adjective ending -ial.