deluge in English
- deluge⇄deluge, noun, verb, -uged,-uging.
- deluge⇄expr. the Deluge, the great flood in the days of Noah; the Flood (in the Bible, Genesis 7).
Ex. Her hat looked as if it had been worn at the Deluge, it was so shabby and out of style. - deluge⇄noun 1. a great flood.
Ex. After the dam broke, the deluge washed away the bridge. The Johnstown flood was a deluge that has gone down in history.
(SYN) inundation.
2. a heavy fall of rain; downpour.
Ex. We were caught in a delu - deluge⇄v.t. 1. to flood or overflow.
Ex. Water deluged our cellar when the big pipe broke.
(SYN) inundate.
2. (Figurative.) to overwhelm.
Ex. The movie star was deluged with requests for his autograph. At length corruption, like a gene
Deluge
Part of Speech
Noun, Verb
Pronunciation
/ˈdɛljuːdʒ/ (British), /ˈdel.juːdʒ/ (American)
Definitions
- (Noun) A severe flood or overwhelming amount of water.
- (Noun) A large number of things occurring suddenly and in great quantity.
- (Verb) To flood or overwhelm with a large quantity of something.
Usage Examples
- The town was hit by a deluge, leaving many homes submerged.
- She received a deluge of messages after her viral post.
- The heavy rain deluged the streets within minutes.
Etymology
Derived from Old French "deluge" and Latin "diluvium," meaning "flood" or "inundation," from "diluere" (to wash away).
Synonyms
Flood, Inundation, Torrent, Downpour, Barrage
Antonyms
Drought, Scarcity, Trickle
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Diluvio | /diˈluβjo/ |
| French | Déluge | /de.lyʒ/ |
| German | Sintflut | /ˈzɪntˌfluːt/ |
| Hindi | प्रलय | /prə.ləj/ |
| Tamil | பெருவெள்ளம் | /peru.veɭɭam/ |
| Bengali | বন্যা | /bɔn.ya/ |
| Russian | Потоп | /pɐˈtop/ |
| Japanese | 大洪水 | /daikōzui/ |
| Chinese | 洪水 | /hóng shuǐ/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /ˈdɛljuːdʒ/
- American English: /ˈdel.juːdʒ/
Historical Usage
The word "deluge" has been historically used to describe catastrophic floods, such as the biblical Great Flood and other mythological deluges across cultures.
Cultural Nuances
In many cultures, a "deluge" is metaphorically used to describe overwhelming situations, such as a flood of emotions or an excessive number of tasks.
More Information
In modern usage, "deluge" is often applied metaphorically to signify an overwhelming influx of anything, from emails to news reports, symbolizing excess or intensity.