Meaning & use
torrential
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Falling or flowing with great force and volume, especially describing rain.
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Torrential rain flooded the streets within minutes.
The torrential downpour forced the outdoor concert to be canceled.
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Derives from "torrent," a fast, violent stream of water, and is almost always paired with rain or a downpour.
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