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Torrential

adjective

/təˈren.ʃəl/

Meaning

falling rapidly in copious streams; extremely heavy rainfall

Relating to or resembling a torrent; very heavy and fast flowing.

The torrential rain flooded the streets within hours.

The hikers were caught in torrential rain.

torrential rain

heavy, pouring, pelting, driving, drenching, intense, violent

Entry 1

heavy, pouring, pelting, driving

Entry 2

heavy, pouring, drenching, intense, violent

light, drizzling, gentle, sparse, mild

Entry 1

light, drizzling, gentle, sparse

Entry 2

light, mild, gentle

torrential rain, torrential downpour, torrential storm, torrential flood

Entry 1

torrential rain, torrential downpour, torrential storm

Entry 2

torrential rain, torrential downpour, torrential flood, torrential storm

feeding on other animals; meat-eating

pampered, treated with excessive care and attention

Not mapped or surveyed; unknown or unexplored.

restless; unable to remain still or quiet; anxious or troubled

Having an electric charge opposite to that of an electron.

Relating to the Middle Ages, the period in European history from about the 5th to the 15th century.