diluvial

/dɪˈluːviəl/

Definitions

1. noun

relating to or resulting from a flood or deluge, especially one caused by a glacier or ice age

“The diluvial landscape was shaped by massive glaciers that had moved across the region thousands of years ago.”

2. adjective

characterized by, resulting from, or resembling a flood or deluge

“The diluvial waters had deposited layers of sediment and rocks across the valley floor.”

Synonyms

  • deluged
  • flooded

Antonyms

  • arid
  • desiccated