— torrentially , adv.
/taw ren"sheuhl, toh-, teuh-/ , adj.
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.
[ 1840-50; TORRENT + -IAL ]