Torrential
adjective
1.
pertaining to or having the nature of a torrent.
2.
resembling a torrent in rapidity or violence.
3.
falling in torrents:
torrential rains.
4.
produced by the action of a torrent.
5.
violent, vehement, or impassioned.
6.
overwhelming; extraordinarily copious.
adjective
1.
of or relating to a torrent
2.
pouring or flowing fast, violently, or heavily: torrential rain
3.
abundant, overwhelming, or irrepressible: torrential abuse
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