Synonyms for

Torrential

Verb / tɔ:ˈrenʃʌl / Another word for torrential — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Torrential means something that is very heavy, strong, and usually continuous. It is often used to describe rain or water that is falling very heavily.

Synonyms & similar words

heavy pouring driving teeming downpouring drenching pelting soaking saturating flooding inundating deluging swamping overwhelming monsoon cloudburst thunderstorm tempestuous stormy violent

Example sentences

  1. The torrential rain caused a flood in our neighborhood.
  2. We had to cancel our picnic because of the torrential downpour.
  3. The river overflowed due to the torrential rainfall.
  4. The thunderstorm was accompanied by torrential winds.
  5. The torrential rain made driving very difficult.

Quotes

  • The rain was torrential, pouring down in thick sheets that obscured my vision.
  • The storm was so intense, with torrential rain and howling winds.
  • The torrential downpour lasted for hours, drenching the city in water.

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