Meaning & Definition of word "Deluge"
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Deluge
/ˈdɛljuːdʒ/
noun:
- 1. A severe flood.
- Example: The deluge caused widespread damage to homes and infrastructure.
- 2. An overwhelming amount of something.
- Example: After the announcement, there was a deluge of applications for the scholarship.
verb:
- 1. To inundate with a great quantity of something.
- Example: The town was deluged with calls after the news broke.
- 2. To overwhelm or flood with a large number of things.
- Example: They were deluged with work following the launch of the new product.
Etymology
From Latin 'diluvium', meaning a flood, related to 'diluere', meaning to wash away.
Common Phrases and Expressions
deluge of requests:
a very large number of requests at once
deluge of emotions:
a sudden overwhelming feeling of multiple emotions
deluge effect:
the phenomenon where a sudden influx overwhelms a system
Related Words
flood:
an overflow of a large amount of water beyond its normal limits.
torrent:
a strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid.
inundate:
to overflow with water; to overwhelm.
Slang Meanings of deluge
Meaning: A significant amount or flow of something, often overwhelming.
Example Sentence: I’ve got a deluge of homework to do this weekend.
Meaning: When something is too much to handle.
Example Sentence: Ever since I took on that new project, I’ve been feeling a deluge of stress.