flowery

adjective

flow·​ery ˈflau̇(-ə)r-ē 

1

: of, relating to, or resembling flowers

2

: marked by or given to rhetorical elegance

flowery speeches

flowerily

ˈflau̇(-ə)r-ə-lē 

adverb

floweriness noun

Synonyms of flowery

• rhetorical
• ornate
• purple

Examples of flowery in a Sentence

We put two flowery prints in the dining room.

He gave a long, flowery speech.

Recent Examples on the Web

With their blissful harmonies and flowery, mystical lyrics, the Texas duo embodied soft rock, ushering in the genre at the dawn of the Seventies with a gentle nudge and a tip of Seals’ signature newsboy cap. —Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 26 Mar. 2026

The softer songs ease off of careful provocations and shouty tones, for the most part, in favor of more flowery writing and vocal deliveries. —Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2026

There’s way too much flowery language defending the importance of fun and games. —Alexander Kaplan, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026

This was an Alysa Liu celebration in Oakland, so a parade of stiff speakers and flowery platitudes would not suffice. —Ron Kroichick, San Francisco Chronicle, 12 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for flowery

• bowery
• lowery
• showery

Kids Definition

flowery

adjective

flow·​ery ˈflau̇(-ə)r-ē 

flowerier; floweriest

1

: full of or covered with flowers

2

: full of fine words or phrases

flowery language

floweriness noun