torrential
Pronunciation: [təˈrɛnʧəl]
Word
Context: "weather"
(adjective) when it rains very heavily, like buckets of water falling from the sky all at once. Imagine a sudden storm where the rain pours down so hard that it makes puddles everywhere quickly.
Example
The torrential rain made the river swell and flow faster than usual.
Example
Yesterday's weather was sunny, and there were no signs of torrential rain at all.
Example
Did you see the torrential rain during the storm last night?
Context: "metaphorical use"
(adjective) when something happens in a very large amount or fast, like a big flood of emotions or ideas. If someone talks a lot or has strong feelings suddenly, you might say it's torrential.
Example
She expressed her torrential joy when she heard the good news.
Example
His reaction was calm and not at all torrential when he got the surprise.
Example
Can you describe a time when your feelings were torrential?
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