Antonyms of adj torrential

2 of 3 senses of torrential

Sense 2
torrential -- (resembling a torrent in force and abundance; "torrential applause"; "torrential abuse"; "the torrential facility and fecundity characteristic of his style"- Winthrop Sargeant)

INDIRECT (VIA uncontrolled) -> controlled -- (restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds; "controlled emotions"; "the controlled release of water from reservoirs")

Sense 3
torrential -- (pouring in abundance; "torrential rains")

INDIRECT (VIA abundant) -> scarce -- (deficient in quantity or number compared with the demand; "fresh vegetables were scarce during the drought")

Similarity of adj torrential

3 senses of torrential

Sense 1
torrential -- (relating to or resulting from the action of a torrent; "torrential erosion"; "torrential adaptations seen in some aquatic forms")

Sense 2
torrential -- (resembling a torrent in force and abundance; "torrential applause"; "torrential abuse"; "the torrential facility and fecundity characteristic of his style"- Winthrop Sargeant)
       => uncontrolled (vs. controlled) -- (not being under control; out of control; "the greatest uncontrolled health problem is AIDS"; "uncontrolled growth")

Sense 3
torrential -- (pouring in abundance; "torrential rains")
       => abundant (vs. scarce) -- (present in great quantity; "an abundant supply of water")

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