torrential
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adjective \tȯ-ˈren(t)-shəl, tə-\Definition of TORRENTIAL
1
a : relating to or having the character of a torrent <torrential rains> b : caused by or resulting from action of rapid streams <torrential gravel>
2
: resembling a torrent in violence or rapidity of flow
— tor·ren·tial·ly \-ˈren(t)-sh(ə-)lē\ adverb
See Examples of TORRENTIAL
- The rain caused torrential flooding.
First Known Use of TORRENTIAL
1849
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