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blossomy

adjective

Definition of blossomynext
as in floriferous

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  1. floriferous
  2. floral
  3. abloom
  4. flowered
Adjective
  • Ironically enough, one of the most floriferous plants for growing in the shade is abutilon, especially the hybrids, known as flowering maple on account of its palmate, pointed foliage.
    — Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
  • This trio combines floriferous 'Superbells Dreamsicle' calibrachoa, the fragrant 'Snow Princess' sweet alyssum, and cool-weather 'Sunsatia Lemon' nemesia.
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
Definition of floriferous
Adjective
  • Johnson wore a creamy gown crafted with a delicate lace floral fabric.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The body-contouring gown was transparent from its high neck to its hem, with long sleeves and intricately worked floral embroidery blooming over the bust, navel, hips, and thighs.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of floral
Adjective
  • As the day began, the abbey buzzed with excitement and was abloom with fragrant flowers and colorful hats.
    — Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 7 May 2023
  • As the day began, the abbey buzzed with excitement and was abloom with fragrant flowers and colorful hats as the congregation of international dignitaries, nobles and other notables arrived.
    — Danica Kirka, Fortune, 6 May 2023
Definition of abloom
Adjective
  • Resplendent in a dark top and flowered scarves, Jackie has his hair ratted out, creating a kind of nimbus around his poignant, ready-to-laugh face, which is powdered white, with shiny, metallic-looking paillettes around the eyes.
    — Hilton Als, New Yorker, 17 July 2026
  • At the Bruce McKittrick Rare Books Booth, all the purveyors wear flowered headbands.
    — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
Definition of flowered
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