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