tropical
adj.adj. coming from or typical of the hottest parts of the world near the equator. You use this to describe weather, plants, or places that are very warm and humid.
adj. relating to, occurring in, or characteristic of the tropics. Describes climates or ecosystems situated between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn, typically marked by high temperatures and significant rainfall.
The island is famous for its beautiful tropical beaches.
Many tropical plants require high humidity and consistent warmth to survive indoors during the winter months.
The sudden shift in atmospheric pressure brought a tropical storm system that battered the coastline with unprecedented rainfall and high-velocity winds.
From tropic + -al.
Typically precedes the noun it modifies. In scientific contexts, it specifically refers to the region between 23.5 degrees north and south of the equator.