floral

adjective

ˈflȯr-əl How to pronounce floral (audio)
Definition of floralnext
as in flowered
of or relating to flowers bedroom wallpaper with a floral pattern

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Recent Examples of floral There are throw pillows in floral prints, cozy jacquard throw blankets, marble catchall dishes, faux fall floral arrangements and autumnal still life prints, among other picks exciting us ahead of the new season. — ABC News, 22 July 2026 Rather than acquiesce to the political advisor's preferred La-Z-Boy-style recliner, the designer reupholstered a roomy lounge chair and ottoman in floral fabric, preserving comfort while bringing it into the home’s off-kilter orbit. — Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 22 July 2026 Trendalytics said floral denim is up 200 percent among key influencers and animal prints continue to be a worthy investment with market adoption up 114 percent. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 22 July 2026 Renowned interior designer Martin Brudnizki’s maximalist design aesthetic includes playful glass chandeliers, floral wallpaper, and decadent velvet couches. — Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for floral
Recent Examples of Synonyms for floral
flowered
Adjective
  • Resplendent in a dark top and flowered scarves, Jackie has his hair ratted out, creating a kind of nimbus around his poignant, ready-to-laugh face, which is powdered white, with shiny, metallic-looking paillettes around the eyes.
    — Hilton Als, New Yorker, 17 July 2026
  • At the Bruce McKittrick Rare Books Booth, all the purveyors wear flowered headbands.
    — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
Definition of flowered

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