1. falling rapidly and in copious quantity or with great force (especially of rain)
2. resembling a torrent in force or abundance
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The torrential rain flooded the streets within minutes.
• We had to cancel the picnic due to torrential downpours.
• The storm brought torrential rainfall that lasted for hours.
• She faced a torrential outpouring of criticism after her remarks.
• The torrential winds knocked down several trees.
• Traffic came to a standstill during the torrential storm.
• The river swelled from the torrential rains upstream.