Deluging: meaning, definitions and examples

heavy rainfall

To deluge means to overwhelm or inundate, typically with water. This can refer to a heavy downpour of rain that causes flooding. It can also imply an overwhelming amount of something, such as information or responses. Deluging can occur in various contexts, from natural disasters to metaphorical uses in communication and emotions.

flood, inundate, overwhelm

Examples of usage

• The town was deluged by the sudden storm.

• She was deluged with emails after the announcement.

• The garden was deluged with water, leading to a flood.

• Reports deluged the newsroom about the breaking news.

• The software update deluged users with new features.