After us, the Deluge.
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Deluge
/ˈdɛl.ju(d)ʒ/
Synonyms for "deluge" (266 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (54)
Strong matches (79)
drowningduckdunkembarras de richessesengulfengulfmentenoughextravaganceextravagancyfloatflockfloodflood the marketfloodingflowflow onflushfluxfreshfreshet
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galaxyglutgushgushing rainheapheavy rainhordehosinghosing downhosthumidificationimmergeimmerseimmersioninundateinundationirrigationjamlandslidelavinglavishnesslegionmassmergemobmoisteningmoney to burnmore than enoughmultitudeniagaraoutpouringoverabundanceoveraccumulation
Noun(17 words)
Adjective(1 words)
heavy precipitation
Related words (133)
overbounteousnessoverbrimovercomeovercopiousnessoverdoseoverequipoverflowoverflowingoverfurnishoverlavishoverlavishnessoverluxurianceovermeasureovermuchnessovernumerousnessoverplentifulnessoverplentyoverpopulationoverprofusionoverprovender
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overprovideoverprovisionoverrunoverrunningoverselloverstockoversufficiencyoversupplyoverwhelmpanoplyplashplentyplethoraplunge in waterpourpour onpour outpour overpressprodigalityrabblerainrainburstrainspoutrainstormrashredundancyrinsingriverroutruckrun oversatiatescudshowersinkslopsloshsluicesoaksoakersoaking rainsopsousespargingspatespatteringspillspill outspill overspillagesplashingsplatteringspoutsprayingsprinklingstormstreamsubmergesubmersesubmersionsuperabundancesuperfluxsurfeitswampswashingsweepteemthe delugethe floodthrongtorrenttorrent of rainvolleywashoutwaterfloodwateringwaterspoutwellwetwettingwhelmwhelming
Noun(23 words)
overflowoverloadoverwhelmpelterrainsrainstormssandstormshowershowerssoakersoaksspatesstormsurfeitingswampswamp the inboxswampingtorrenttorrentstsunamis
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Adjective(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: flood, inundation, abound, affusion, alluvion.
- Sentence evidence is available for deluge, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "deluge".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "deluge"
Keep "deluge" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "deluge" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "deluge", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "deluge" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
41 entriesShowing 16 of 41 words.
More specific
10 entriesEpic floodNoahs Flooddata floodemail delugeemail floodflash floodinformation delugeinquiry floodriver floodtidal flood
Collocations
11 entriesbiblical delugedata delugedeluge of datadeluge of emailsdeluge of informationdeluge of inquiriesdeluge of rainemail delugehistoric delugeinformation delugeurban deluge
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
3 entriesSample sentences
21 total sentences available.
The deluge was a notable first experiment in baptism which washed away the sins (and sinners) of the world.
Source: tatoeba (3149934)
The flood of 1342 was the biggest deluge in the history of central Europe.
Source: tatoeba (4141172)
"High in the citadel the monstrous frame / pours forth an armed deluge to the day, / and Sinon, puffed with triumph, spreads the flame. / Part throng the gates, part block each narrow way; / such hosts Mycenae sends, such thousands to the fray."
Source: tatoeba (6817113)
Showing 4 of 21 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "deluge"?
Closest matches include flood, inundation, abound, affusion, alluvion.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "deluge"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.