Florid
Richly ornamented or colored; elaborately decorative; also reddened in the face.
adjectiveFlorid
Richly ornamented or colored; elaborately decorative; also reddened in the face.
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Imagine This
Imagine a grand ballroom with gold filigree, velvet drapes, and paintings filled with lush, decorative details—every surface is florid, almost overflowing with ornament.
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Sounds Like
FLOHR-id
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Looks Like
Florida
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Remember This
Florid comes from the Latin floridus meaning flowery; it is used for ornate style (florid prose) and for a flushed complexion.
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Other Forms
floriditynoun
floridnessnoun
floridlyadverb
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Note
Florid often carries a negative or critical nuance when describing writing or decor as overly elaborate. It is not the same as 'flowery' in every context, though they share a related sense.