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Deluging: meaning, definitions and examples

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deluging

 

[ ˈdɛljuːdʒ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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.

Synonyms

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.

Translations

Translations of the word "deluging" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inundação

🇮🇳 बाढ़

🇩🇪 Überschwemmung

🇮🇩 banjir

🇺🇦 потоплення

🇵🇱 zalewanie

🇯🇵 洪水

🇫🇷 inondation

🇪🇸 inundación

🇹🇷 su baskını

🇰🇷 홍수

🇸🇦 فيضان

🇨🇿 povodeň

🇸🇰 povodeň

🇨🇳 洪水

🇸🇮 poplava

🇮🇸 flóð

🇰🇿 су тасқыны

🇬🇪 წყლის ღვარცოფი

🇦🇿 sel

🇲🇽 inundación

Etymology

The word 'deluge' comes from the Latin term 'diluvium', which translates to 'flood'. It has roots in the verb 'diluere,' meaning 'to wash away'. The term gained prominence in the Middle Ages when it was used to describe the biblical Flood of Noah. Over time, its usage expanded beyond literal floods to signify any overwhelming influx, particularly in figurative contexts. The evolution of the term reflects humanity's longstanding relationship with water and its capacity to both nurture and destroy. Deluge has been used in literature, poetry, and everyday language, often symbolizing a torrent of emotions or uncontrollable situations.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,127, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.