Definitions for torrential
tɔˈrɛn ʃəl, toʊ-, tə-tor·ren·tial

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. torrentialadjective

   relating to or resulting from the action of a torrent

   "torrential erosion"; "torrential adaptations seen in some aquatic forms"

2. torrentialadjective

   resembling a torrent in force and abundance

   "torrential applause"; "torrential abuse"; "the torrential facility and fecundity characteristic of his style"- Winthrop Sargeant

3. torrentialadjective

   pouring in abundance

   "torrential rains"

WiktionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. torrentialadjective

   Coming or characterized by torrents; flowing heavily or in large quantities.

   A torrential downpour.

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1. torrential

   Torrential is an adjective referring to a huge, heavy or intense amount, often used for describing very heavy rain or a forceful flow of water. It is derived from the term "torrent," which might refer to a strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid. However, it can be metaphorically used to describe anything coming in a rapid or overwhelming quantity or volume.

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1. Torrentialadjective

   alt. of Torrentine

How to pronounce torrential?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

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   Tessa

   South African

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of torrential in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of torrential in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of torrential in a Sentence

1. Danny Lavergne:

   Southwestern Louisiana could get 15-20 inches of rain from Harvey. Flash floods warnings went into effect through Thursday as areas along the coast faced tropical storm warnings. Flooding has already taken over localized streets since Sunday, The Weather Channel reported. An emergency response official in a coastal Louisiana parish said the threat of flooding from Harvey's torrential rains could be new ground for us. Harvey has been blamed for at least five confirmed deaths, including a woman killed Monday in the town of Porter, northeast of Houston, when a large oak tree dislodged by heavy rains toppled onto her trailer home. In addition, a Houston television station reported Monday that six family members were believed to have drowned when their van was swept away by floodwaters. The KHOU report was attributed to three family members the station did not identify. No bodies have been recovered. The flooding was so widespread that the levels of city waterways have either equaled or surpassed those of Tropical Storm Allison from 2001, and no major highway has been spared some overflow.The city's normally bustling business district was virtually deserted Monday, with emergency vehicles making up most of the traffic. Most businesses were closed. In Louisiana, Danny Lavergne, director of Cameron Parish's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, said approximately 30 roads in the parish were covered with water but remained passable by Monday morning. It's far from being over.

2. Roberta Ramirez:

   He just told her to stay put, I'm on my way, but by the time he got there, the water was just torrential. There was such force so that even if she had gotten out of the vehicle, it probably would have carried her away.

3. Scott Morrison:

   This will be heartbreaking to these communities that have been experiencing years of drought only to see that turn into a torrential inundation.

4. Roberta Ramirez:

   He just told her to stay put, I'm on my way, but by the time he got there, the water was just torrential. There was such force so that even if she had gotten out of the vehicle, it probably would have carried her away.

5. Rick Scott:

   As we continue to monitor Subtropical Storm Alberto's northward path toward Florida, it is critically important that all Florida counties have every available resource to keep families safe and prepare for the torrential rain and severe flooding this storm will bring.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=torrential
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Torrential
3. ^ ChatGPT
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4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/torrential