1
: of, relating to, or depicting flowers
a floral display
a floral design
2
: of or relating to a flora
floral diversity
: a design or picture in which flowers predominate
Synonyms
Examples of floral in a Sentence
Adjective
a floral pattern in wallpaper
The wine has a floral aroma.
Recent Examples on the Web
Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
Each year, the festival hosts a grand floral parade and welcomes thousands of attendees.
—USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2024
The sepals of the deep pink flowers are steeped with soul-warming spices and sugar to make a heady, floral refresher.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 11 Apr. 2024
The all-white dress with its long train floral appliques accentuated her baby bump flawlessly.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 11 Apr. 2024
The adorable Brass Flower Frog is perfect for new or veteran floral designers.
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2024
Guests can make their own floral ears (for a fee), shop for Aulani-exclusive Disney merchandise, and splash around during pool parties with characters like Goofy and Max.
—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2024
The Only Murders in the Building star looks ridiculously pretty in a ballerina pink coat over a pink floral ensemble, stepping out in New York City.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 8 Apr. 2024
Feathery embellishments, luscious fringe dresses, minimal floral prints, and lotus flower-hems took the runway as the designer crafted a versatile wardrobe.
—Vogue, 6 Apr. 2024
Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 8 Apr. 2024
Guests shimmered in blinding sequins, swathed in floor-sweeping florals, and sported bold animal prints.
—Maia Torres, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2024
The wreaths on this list embody the beauty of the season at its peak, including vibrant florals like tulips, lavender, and daisies, and unique greenery like laurel leaves, eucalyptus sprigs, and assorted wildflowers.
—Alida Nugent, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
Deacon looked to Sanderson’s archive of British countryside florals and added his own flourishes to fabrics and wall coverings in a soothing palette of pastels and pale earth tones.
—Kate Maxwell Lindsey Tramuta Reggie Nadelson Gisela Williams Roxanne Fequiere Siska Lyssens, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2024
This awards season has provided plenty of florals, cut-outs and sheer gowns, but the Oscars heralded a new theme altogether: mermaid chic.
—CNN, 10 Mar. 2024
Speaking of florals, consider shopping the Styleworld Women's Elegant Floral Dress or Tsher Women's Sleeveless Satin Midi Dress, which are each under $50.
—Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 31 Mar. 2024
In addition to the cookbook author’s brown and gold version, the case is also available in nine colors ranging from trendy cherry red to spring-ready floral.
—Averi Baudler, Peoplemag, 27 Mar. 2024
New renderings show a circular façade bursting with blossoming florals and trees, alongside curving balconies.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2024
Adjective
The actress wore a long, off-the-shoulder Bohemian ruffle dress paired with strappy pink heels, a bangle bracelet, and a silver floral statement necklace.
—Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
Each year, the festival hosts a grand floral parade and welcomes thousands of attendees.
—USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2024
The sepals of the deep pink flowers are steeped with soul-warming spices and sugar to make a heady, floral refresher.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 11 Apr. 2024
The all-white dress with its long train floral appliques accentuated her baby bump flawlessly.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 11 Apr. 2024
The adorable Brass Flower Frog is perfect for new or veteran floral designers.
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2024
Guests can make their own floral ears (for a fee), shop for Aulani-exclusive Disney merchandise, and splash around during pool parties with characters like Goofy and Max.
—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2024
The Only Murders in the Building star looks ridiculously pretty in a ballerina pink coat over a pink floral ensemble, stepping out in New York City.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 8 Apr. 2024
Feathery embellishments, luscious fringe dresses, minimal floral prints, and lotus flower-hems took the runway as the designer crafted a versatile wardrobe.
—Vogue, 6 Apr. 2024
Noun
Tiera Kennedy who coins herself as an R&B country artist made a statement in a black blazer that was emblazoned with bejeweled florals, a cowboy hat, and leather knee-high boots.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 8 Apr. 2024
Guests shimmered in blinding sequins, swathed in floor-sweeping florals, and sported bold animal prints.
—Maia Torres, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2024
The wreaths on this list embody the beauty of the season at its peak, including vibrant florals like tulips, lavender, and daisies, and unique greenery like laurel leaves, eucalyptus sprigs, and assorted wildflowers.
—Alida Nugent, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
Deacon looked to Sanderson’s archive of British countryside florals and added his own flourishes to fabrics and wall coverings in a soothing palette of pastels and pale earth tones.
—Kate Maxwell Lindsey Tramuta Reggie Nadelson Gisela Williams Roxanne Fequiere Siska Lyssens, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2024
This awards season has provided plenty of florals, cut-outs and sheer gowns, but the Oscars heralded a new theme altogether: mermaid chic.
—CNN, 10 Mar. 2024
Speaking of florals, consider shopping the Styleworld Women's Elegant Floral Dress or Tsher Women's Sleeveless Satin Midi Dress, which are each under $50.
—Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 31 Mar. 2024
In addition to the cookbook author’s brown and gold version, the case is also available in nine colors ranging from trendy cherry red to spring-ready floral.
—Averi Baudler, Peoplemag, 27 Mar. 2024
New renderings show a circular façade bursting with blossoming florals and trees, alongside curving balconies.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2024
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“Floral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/floral. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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