tropical
Translation
tropical
Examples
We visited a tropical island.
We visited a tropical island.
The weather is hot and tropical.
The weather is hot and tropical.
Grammar Patterns
((tropical)) + noun relating to the tropics A tropical climate is very warm.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hot, humid, lush; Antonyms: arctic, polar, cold
Etymology
From Greek 'tropikos' (of the solstice), from 'trope' (a turn), referring to the sun's 'turn' at the solstices over the tropics.
Memory Tips
Picture a 'tropical' fruit cocktail. It makes you think of a hot, sunny, and exotic place.