Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
torrente
Noun
/tɔːˈrɛn.teɪ/
Definition
A rush of water or a sudden flow of something, typically associated with a heavy downpour or a flood.
Examples
- After the storm, the torrente of water flowed down the hillside.
- Her words came out in a torrente of excitement when she received the news.
Meaning
In a broader sense, it can refer to any forceful stream of liquid, or metaphorically, to a swift, overwhelming flow of ideas or emotions.
Synonyms
- flow
- flood
- stream
- deluge