Deluge

usgb/ˈdeljuːdʒ/
noun

A large amount of something that comes suddenly.

We have had a deluge of applications for the job.
Visual representation of "deluge" - A large amount of something that comes suddenly

Often appears as...

  • deluge of information
  • deluge of requests
Definition 1 of 4
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Overwhelming Quantity

Use 'deluge' to describe an overwhelming quantity, suggesting difficulty in handling it all.

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The charity was grateful yet overwhelmed by the deluge of donations.
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Sudden Onset

'Deluge' implies a sudden and possibly unexpected influx of something.

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After the celebrity endorsement, there was a deluge of interest in the product.
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Figurative Use

'Deluge' is often used figuratively to discuss abstract things, like information or emotions.

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The deluge of conflicting news reports caused widespread confusion.
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