Definition

In a way that is very heavy or intense, often used to describe rain or water flow that is overwhelming or excessive.

Example

The rain fell torrentially, causing floods in the streets.

Conversation

Did you see how it rained last night?

Yeah, it was coming down torrentially!

I was worried the streets would flood.

I know, right? It felt like a monsoon!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Torrentially → It is formed from "torrential" (from Latin *torrens*, meaning to rush or flow) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "torrentially" describes something that occurs in a manner resembling a rushing or flowing torrent, often used to refer to heavy rain.

Memory Tip

Imagine rain falling in a way that resembles a rushing river — that's what torrentially means, as it describes something happening in a rushing manner.

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