Definition of TORRENTIAL

torrential

Adjective

  • relating to or resulting from the action of a torrent
    • "torrential erosion"
    • "torrential adaptations seen in some aquatic forms"

Adjective Satellite

  • resembling a torrent in force and abundance; ; ; - Winthrop Sargeant
    • "torrential applause"
    • "torrential abuse"
    • "the torrential facility and fecundity characteristic of his style"
  • pouring in abundance
    • "torrential rains"

Adj

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

Examples

  • There was a torrential downpour and we were all soaked.
  • torrential rain

Origin / Etymology

From torrent + -ial.

Scrabble Score: 10

torrential: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
torrential: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
torrential: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

torrential: valid Words With Friends Word