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torrential

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tor·ren·tial  (tô-rnshl, t-)
adj.
1. Resembling, flowing in, or forming torrents: torrential mountain streams; a torrential downpour.
2. Resulting from the action of fast-flowing streams: torrential erosion.
3. Flowing or surging abundantly; wild: torrential applause.
tor·rential·ly adv.
torrential
Adjective
(of rain) very heavy
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.torrentialtorrential - relating to or resulting from the action of a torrent; "torrential erosion"; "torrential adaptations seen in some aquatic forms"
2.torrentialtorrential - resembling a torrent in force and abundance; "torrential applause"; "torrential abuse"; "the torrential facility and fecundity characteristic of his style"- Winthrop Sargeant
uncontrolled - not being under control; out of control; "the greatest uncontrolled health problem is AIDS"; "uncontrolled growth"
3.torrentialtorrential - pouring in abundance; "torrential rains"
abundant - present in great quantity; "an abundant supply of water"
Translations

torrential [tɔˈrɛnʃl] adj → torrencial
torrential [tɔˈrɛnʃl] torrent adj → torrentiel(le)
torrential [tɔˈrɛnʃl] torrent adj [rain] → wolkenbruchartig
torrential [tɔˈrɛnʃl] adj → torrenziale
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He hated it because he connected it with the chill and discomfort of the torrential rains, and he feared it for the thunder and lightning and wind which accompanied them.
Tarzan of the Apes by Burroughs, Edgar Rice View in context
As darkness settled a heavy rain set in, and there was nothing for the baffled ape-man to do but wait in the partial shelter of a huge tree until morning; but the coming of dawn brought no cessation of the torrential downpour.
The Beasts of Tarzan by Burroughs, Edgar Rice View in context
Rising, the ape-man placed a foot upon the body of his vanquished foe, raised his face toward the thundering heavens, and as the lightning flashed and the torrential rain broke upon him, screamed forth the wild victory cry of the bull ape.
Tarzan the Untamed by Burroughs, Edgar Rice View in context
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