tropical
adjective
trop·i·cal
for sense 1
ˈträ-pi-kəl for sense 2
ˈtrō- also
ˈträ- 1
a
: of, relating to, occurring in, or suitable for use in the tropics
tropical forests
a tropical disease
b
: of, being, or characteristic of a region or climate that is frost-free with temperatures high enough to support year-round plant growth given sufficient moisture
tropical Florida
Synonyms of tropical
Examples of tropical in a Sentence
wanted to escape winter and visit some tropical location where freezing to death would not be a possibility
an author given to high-flown tropical phrasings and convoluted symbology
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Minus the drama of both franchises, the tropical paradise comparison was spot on.
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“Tropical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tropical. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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