Pronunciation

/tɹəˈpɪkl/

Definitions

• Adjective: Characteristic of, located in, or found near the tropics; having a hot and humid climate with high annual rainfall. For example: “The island has a tropical rainforest.”
• Noun: A tropical region or climate. For example: “The hotel is situated on a tropical beach.”
• Adverb: In a tropical manner or style. For example: “She wore a tropical print dress for the party.”

Phrases

• “Tropical climate” describes a warm and humid environment.
• “Tropical paradise” is a term for a lush, idyllic location.
• “Tropical foliage” refers to plants typical of warm climates.

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “The tropical birds sang melodiously in the early morning.”
• Noun: “We decided to visit the tropical conservatory during our vacation.”
• Adverb: “She decorated her house with a touch of tropical flair.”

Synonyms

• Tropic
• Subtropical
• Warm-tempered
• Exotic
• Saturated

Related Words

• Humid
• Rainforest
• Lush
• Sun-soaked
• Balmy
• Tropopause (noun, related to the boundary layer in the atmosphere)