tropical

adjective

trop·i·cal | \ for sense 1 ˈträ-pi-kəl

, for sense 2 ˈtrō- also ˈträ-\

Definition of tropical

1a : of, relating to, occurring in, or suitable for use in the tropics tropical forests a tropical disease

b : of, being, or characteristic of a region or climate that is frost-free with temperatures high enough to support year-round plant growth given sufficient moisture tropical Florida

2 [ Latin tropicus, from Greek tropikos, from tropos trope ] : figurative sense 2

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Synonyms & Antonyms for tropical

Synonyms

equatorial, low

Antonyms

polar

Examples of tropical in a Sentence

wanted to escape winter and visit some tropical location where freezing to death would not be a possibility an author given to high-flown tropical phrasings and convoluted symbology

Recent Examples on the Web

In a new video post, Teigen is seen posing for a picture while on a tropical vacation with Legend and their two children, 2-year-old Luna and 7-month-old Miles. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, "John Legend Proves He’s an Expert Instagram Husband," 5 Jan. 2019 No need to dig up your passport — tropical beaches and cultural riches abound just across the ocean from the West Coast. — The Seattle Times, "Winter getaway: Stay and play in Kaanapali, Maui," 15 Aug. 2018 And a smoked piña colada was an unexpected tropical vacation. — Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News, "Review: Love or something like it at Texas 46 BBQ," 31 May 2018 Bogota, the capital and largest city, accounts for almost 50% of Colombia’s tourism, followed by the coastal city of Cartagena, with its tropical beaches and picturesque historic district. — Christina Austin, Fortune, "Why You Should Care About Colombia's Presidential Election This Weekend," 24 May 2018 Ashbery hasn’t forgotten Superman, either: The iconic cover of Action Comics #1 has been transplanted to a tropical beach beneath palm trees. — Michael Robbins, chicagotribune.com, "'John Ashbery: They Knew What They Wanted' celebrates a poet and collagist who understood the value of fun," 9 May 2018 Images of people using their laptop on tropical beaches have a strong appeal for many office dwellers. — Dorothy Mitchell, USA TODAY, "4 Considerations For Traveling Freelancers," 12 Mar. 2018 Richie, 19, posted a picture Monday of her hugging the 34-year-old father of three on a nice tropical beach while vacationing in Mexico. — Leanna Commins, Cosmopolitan, "Did Sofia Richie Just Make It Instagram-Official With Scott Disick?," 3 Oct. 2017 In September, a tropical depression that formed in the Gulf of California caused widespread flooding in the northern part of Sinaloa. — Anthony Harrup, WSJ, "Mexico Deals With Storm Damage as Willa Weakens," 24 Oct. 2018

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