torrential
pronunciation
How to pronounce torrential in British English:
UK [təˈrenʃl]
How to pronounce torrential in American English:
US [tɔˈrɛnʃəl, tə-]
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- Adjective:
- relating to or resulting from the action of a torrent
- resembling a torrent in force and abundance
- pouring in abundance
Word Origin
- torrential (adj.)
- 1849; see torrent + -ial. Perhaps by influence of French torrentiel. Related: Torrentially.
Example
- 1. More torrential rain is forecast in china 's northeast and southwest .
- 2. If the torrential rain persists tomorrow , our plan will be called off .
- 3. I admire like the torrential river water to everybody to be continuous not definitely .
- 4. If I smile bright and flower appearance but torrential tears .
- 5. Whether it 's rising sea levels , desertification , torrential monsoons , melting glaciers or ocean acidification , climate change is rapidly altering the landscape of our planet .