floral

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adjective

flo·​ral ˈflȯr-əl 

1

: of, relating to, or depicting flowers

a floral display

a floral design

a floral aroma

2

: of or relating to a flora

floral diversity

floral

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noun

: a design or picture in which flowers predominate

Synonyms of floral

Adjective

• flowered

Examples of floral in a Sentence

Adjective

a floral pattern in wallpaper

The wine has a floral aroma.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Pricey This floral-woody fragrance combines matcha with lily of the valley, floral buddleia, guaiac wood (a warm, smoky wood), and jasmine. —Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2026

Mandese said the floral aspect of the Kelce-Swift could require dozens of people and meticulous planning. —Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 29 Jan. 2026

Noun

This hair fragrance blends fresh florals with honey for a long-lasting sweetness that isn’t overpowering or saccharine. —Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2026

Notes of citrus, white florals, and tropical fruits create a zesty, subtly sweet aroma that's perfect for the balmy months ahead. —Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 28 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

(sense 1) borrowed from French, going back to Middle French, borrowed from Medieval Latin flōrālis "blooming, like a flower," going back to Latin, "of the goddess Flora or her festival" (also neuter plural flōrālia as noun, "flower gardens"), from Flōra "the goddess Flora" + -ālis -al entry 1; (sense 2) flora + -al entry 1 — more at flora

Noun

derivative of floral entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective

1742, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1897, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing floral

• floral envelope
• floral tribute

Rhymes for floral

• aural
• chloral
• choral
• coral
• forel
• lauryl
• loral
• moral
• quarrel
• sorel
• sorrel
• toral

Kids Definition

floral

adjective

flo·​ral

ˈflōr-əl, 

ˈflȯr-

: of or relating to flowers or a flora

a floral pattern in wallpaper