flowery

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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

floweriness

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noun

flow·​er·​i·​ness

-rēnə̇s, 

-rin-

plural -es

: the quality or state of being flowery especially in the use of language

Synonyms of flowery

Adjective

• rhetorical
• ornate
• purple

Examples of flowery in a Sentence

Adjective

We put two flowery prints in the dining room.

He gave a long, flowery speech.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Bailee Madison wears a gorgeous gown with flowery detailing at the CeraVe Global CerAwards on June 4 in Los Angeles. —People Staff, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026

Her daughter is in a custom Dior pink flowery gown. —Dalila Muata, NBC news, 5 May 2026

With all of the film’s complicated theoretical physics and flowery musings about the power of love and time, going melodramatic could push the film into eyeroll territory. —Chris Feil, Vulture, 1 May 2026

These days, the emails often open with flowery, highly specific praise about the book. —Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

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