Associations to the word «Torrential»

Wiktionary

TORRENTIAL, adjective. Coming or characterized by torrents; flowing heavily or in large quantities.

Dictionary definition

TORRENTIAL, adjective. Relating to or resulting from the action of a torrent; "torrential erosion"; "torrential adaptations seen in some aquatic forms".
TORRENTIAL, adjective. Resembling a torrent in force and abundance; "torrential applause"; "torrential abuse"; "the torrential facility and fecundity characteristic of his style"- Winthrop Sargeant.
TORRENTIAL, adjective. Pouring in abundance; "torrential rains".

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats