tropical

[US]/'trɒpɪk(ə)l/
[UK]/'trɑpɪkl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.of, typical of, or peculiar to the tropics
characterized by intense heat
characterized by a lively, passionate, or emotional quality

Phrases & Collocations

tropical climate

tropical fruits

tropical island

tropical fruit

tropical storm

tropical cyclone

tropical fish

tropical forest

tropical rain forest

tropical medicine

tropical plant

tropical zone

tropical depression

tropical region

tropical weather

tropical disease

Example Sentences

wave in tropical stratosphere

August was almost tropical this year.

the luxuriant vegetation of tropical forest

This disease is widespread in tropical areas.

the tropical island boasts an abundance of wildlife.

tropical regions of South America;

mahogany was once prolific in the tropical forests.

he could specialize in tropical medicine.

a lagoon that pullulated with tropical fish.

a breezy tropical setting of great charm.

The tropical climate did us in.

He is used to the tropical weather.

Summer was almost tropical last year.

tropical woody tendril-climbing vines

luxuriant tropical forests clothed the islands.

is becoming acclimated to the tropical heat;

Real-world Examples

Raj is from India, a tropical country.

Source: The Big Bang Theory (Video Version) Season 5

Bilbao tends to be frosty, not tropical, in January.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

You have tropical depressions, tropical storms.

Source: CNN 10 Student English September 2022 Collection

My own face had now assumed a deep tropical burn.

Source: The Great Gatsby (Original Version)

This tropical city-state is also home to some of the most beautiful beaches.

Source: Travel around the world

Both offer stunning views of tropical waters dotted with colourful fish and coral reefs.

Source: Travel around the world

In some tropical forest, you can find at least one per square yard.

Source: Insect Kingdom Season 2 (Original Soundtrack Version)

Another powerful tropical storm is approaching China.

Source: CRI Online July 2014 Collection

These farm raised butterflies are the best ambassadors for the world's great tropical forest.

Source: Insect Kingdom Season 2 (Original Soundtrack Version)

Hundreds of Maya buildings—many yet to be excavated—sprawl over 3,700 acres of tropical jungle.

Source: National Geographic Reading Selections

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