Torrential

Meaning

falling rapidly in copious streams; extremely heavy rainfall

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

Example Sentences

The torrential rain flooded the streets within hours.

The hikers were caught in torrential rain.

Example Expressions

torrential rain

Synonyms

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

Entry 1

heavy, pouring, pelting, driving

Entry 2

heavy, pouring, drenching, intense, violent

Antonyms

light, drizzling, gentle, sparse, mild

Entry 1

light, drizzling, gentle, sparse

Entry 2

light, mild, gentle

Collocations

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