torrential

• Descreve algo que cai ou flui com muita força e rapidez, geralmente usado para chuva ou água; também pode indicar algo intenso, avassalador ou muito abundante.

Describes something that is falling or flowing very heavily and rapidly, typically used for rain or water.

1. Relating to a torrentB2formal

   Relating to or resulting from the action of a fast-flowing stream of water.

   Torrencial

   • The torrential river carved a deep canyon over centuries.
   • Torrential currents made swimming dangerous.
   • The bridge was damaged by torrential floodwaters.

   Sinônimosfloodingragingrushingsurgingturbulentviolent

2. Overwhelming force or abundanceB2formal

   Resembling a torrent in force, abundance, or intensity; very heavy or powerful.

   Torrencial

   • Torrential rain caused widespread flooding in the city.
   • The speaker faced a torrential wave of criticism.
   • Torrential applause followed the performance.

   Sinônimoscopiousheavyintenseoverpoweringoverwhelmingpouringpowerfulprofuseragingviolent

3. Pouring in abundanceB2formal

   Flowing or falling in large amounts; abundant and forceful.

   Torrencial

   • Torrential tears streamed down her face.
   • The storm brought torrential downpours all night.
   • Torrential smoke poured from the factory chimney.

   Sinônimoscopiousdrivingfloodinggushingheavyprofuserelentlessstreamingteemingviolent

   Antônimosdrippingdrizzling