torrential

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   Of rain, falling very heavily.

   There was a torrential downpour and we were all soaked within minutes.

2. 2
   adj

   Coming in great force or large quantities, like a rushing flood.

   The singer received torrential applause at the end of the show.

Common collocations

• torrential rain Adjective + noun

From torrent + -ial.

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