C2adjectivenatureenvironment
US/təˈren.ʃəl/
UK/təˈren.ʃəl/
describing rain that falls very heavily and fast
In context
Torrential rain flooded the main road and cut the village off.
We waited under a bridge until the torrential downpour stopped.
The torrential rains of last spring destroyed most of the crops.
Words that go with torrential
adjective + noun
- torrential rainTorrential rain made driving almost impossible.
- torrential downpourA torrential downpour hit the city at noon.
- torrential rainfallThe region recorded torrential rainfall for three days in a row.
- torrential stormThe torrential storm lasted all night.
- torrential floodA torrential flood swept away the only bridge to the village.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Today is very torrential.Correct: There is torrential rain today.