tor·ren·tial (tô-r n sh l, 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·ren tial·ly adv. |
torrential [tɒˈrɛnʃəl tə-]
adj
1. of or relating to a torrent
2. pouring or flowing fast, violently, or heavily torrential rain
3. abundant, overwhelming, or irrepressible torrential abuse
torrentially adv
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| Adj. | 1. |  torrential - relating to or resulting from the action of a torrent; "torrential erosion"; "torrential adaptations seen in some aquatic forms" |
| 2. |  torrential - resembling a torrent in force and abundance; "torrential applause"; "torrential abuse"; "the torrential facility and fecundity characteristic of his style"- Winthrop Sargeantuncontrolled - not being under control; out of control; "the greatest uncontrolled health problem is AIDS"; "uncontrolled growth" | |
| 3. |  torrential - pouring in abundance; "torrential rains"abundant - present in great quantity; "an abundant supply of water" |
torrential
adjective heavy, relentless, severe, teeming, copious Torrential rain left thousands stranded last night.
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