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

The latter is breezier, decked out in caramel shades with geometric lights and flowery furniture. —Laura Goulden, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026

Fine-art style posters, flowery marketing and the promise of in-person spectacle, along with industry renown, helped drive visitation to 100,000 people by 1927 — an at least 10-fold increase since its founding. —John Wenzel, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026

Claretta Surratt, 49, from Lancaster, watched the flowery extravaganza from beneath a black Juicy Couture umbrella and was bundled in a quilted jacket. —Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026

Cut the fluff, the warm-up, the flowery exposition. —Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2025

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