flowery

adjective

flow·​ery ˈflau̇(-ə)r-ē How to pronounce flowery (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or resembling flowers
2
: marked by or given to rhetorical elegance
flowery speeches
flowerily adverb
floweriness noun

Examples of flowery in a Sentence

We put two flowery prints in the dining room. He gave a long, flowery speech.
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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of flowery was in the 14th century

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“Flowery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flowery. Accessed 9 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

flowery

adjective
flow·​ery ˈflau̇(-ə)r-ē How to pronounce flowery (audio)
flowerier; floweriest
1
: full of or covered with flowers
2
: full of fine words or phrases
flowery language
floweriness noun

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