Florid

Pronunciation: /ˈflɔrɪd/

Definitions of florid

adjective having a red or flushed complexion; elaborately or excessively intricate or complicated

Example Sentences

A1 The flower was very colorful and florid.

A2 She wore a florid dress to the party.

B1 The restaurant had a florid decor with intricate designs.

B2 The author's writing style is known for being florid and elaborate.

C1 The palace was adorned with florid decorations fit for royalty.

C2 The artist's paintings were characterized by their florid brushstrokes and vibrant colors.

Examples of florid in a Sentence

formal The florid decorations in the ballroom added a touch of elegance to the event.

informal She always wears such florid dresses to parties, it's her signature style.

slang His speech was so florid, I couldn't stop rolling my eyes.

figurative The writer's florid language painted a vivid picture of the scene in the reader's mind.

Grammatical Forms of florid

• past tense: florided
• plural: florids
• comparative: more florid
• superlative: most florid
• present tense: florids
• future tense: will florid
• perfect tense: have florided
• continuous tense: is floriding
• singular: florid
• positive degree: florid
• infinitive: to florid
• gerund: floriding
• participle: florided

Origin and Evolution of florid

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'florid' originated from the Latin word 'floridus' which means flowery or blooming.

Evolution of the word: Originally, 'florid' was used to describe something that was ornate or elaborately decorated, often in a way that was considered excessive. Over time, the meaning has evolved to also include a complexion that is excessively rosy or flushed, as well as language that is overly elaborate or flowery.