florid

adjective

ˈflȯr-əd How to pronounce florid (audio)
Definition of floridnext
1
as in ornate
elaborately and often excessively decorated a florid, gilded mirror that took up most of the wall

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2
as in rhetorical
full of fine words and fancy expressions gave a florid speech in honor of the queen's visit

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3
as in glowing
having a healthy reddish skin tone a man with a florid complexion

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Recent Examples of florid Indeed, the underwriters used some uncharacteristically florid language in lauding SpaceX’s prospects. — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 18 July 2026 But there’s a savvy 2026 vibe about the way the film refuses to create florid melodrama out of quotidian crisis, and instead observes with generosity as the characters grope awkwardly toward emotional détente and mutual forgiveness. — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026 Championship matches, which rarely last longer than 30 minutes and sometimes much less, are inevitably preceded by hours of participants making all manner of florid claims and trash-talking their opponents. — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026 And while much of what is now published in the country with the regime’s approval is indeed florid propaganda, outside of Russia the grand tradition of Russian literature is very much alive. — Literary Hub, 18 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for florid
Recent Examples of Synonyms for florid
  1. ornate
  2. rhetorical
  3. glowing
  4. purple
  5. tanned
  6. red
  7. ruddy
  8. warm
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  • As with Thomas Wyatt more than four hundred years before, Gunn, in his poems on the deaths of friends, found stark rhymes more forceful than subtle ones, and unornamented lines more powerful than qualified or ornate ones.
    — Colm Tóibín, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Crafted with shimmering elements throughout the sheer design, the dress was wholly ornate.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of ornate
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  • The latest Piker rhetorical bomb El-Sayed had to dodge was the streamer’s assertion in an interview with Axios, excerpts of which were posted Thursday, that the United States is more of a fomenter of terrorism than al-Qaeda.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
  • By retaining too much of the play’s rhetorical architecture, the film turns a provocative dramatic premise into something closer to an illustrated thesis.
    — Beandrea July, IndieWire, 14 Sep. 2026
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  • So, if frequent skin treatments at clinics and spas are running up your credit card bill, Qure’s at-home system could be a solid (and more cost-efficient) alternative for getting glowing skin in the comfort of your own bathroom.
    — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Its bouncy, jelly-like texture sinks instantly into skin, revealing a glowing, soft complexion in the process.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026
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  • The seconds-long loop consists of a purple image of a tank silhouette moving rapidly across the picture plane and patterned with what resemble dithered approximations of analog video interference.
    — Simon Denny, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Rifkin also open a bag containing Machado’s black bra and purple T-shirt, both of which were cut up by scissors.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
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  • And, two, it’s being touted as a way to give you the lean, tanned look of a Barbie doll without ultraviolet radiation exposure.
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • How the Sun Affects Acne Sun exposure may cause acne to temporarily look better simply because tanned skin makes marks on skin less noticeable.
    — Sherri Gordon, Health, 28 July 2026
Definition of tanned
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  • Von Teese first appeared onstage as a character reminiscent of Snow White — replete with perfect black coif, red lips, pristine look and forbidden fruit in hand — but the narrative took a different direction.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Painted with vibrant hues of red, orange and yellow, the mural depicts folklorico dancers in traditional dress.
    — Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of red
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  • Stargazers can observe the ruddy hue of the lunar surface with the naked eye, though binoculars or a small telescope will highlight the sharp, bright contrast along the crescent rim of the moon that remains outside Earth’s umbra.
    — Michael d'Estries, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Both men appeared in court Monday, still bearing the ruddy complexions of people who had spent an extended period of time outdoors.
    — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 9 Aug. 2026
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  • Reflecting the vision of creative director Emily Smith, the boutique pairs clean lines and warm materials with intimate spaces for one-on-one styling.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
  • In addition to that central pool, the spa complex contains a tepidarium (warm relaxation room), Byzantine hammam (steam room), salt cave, Watsu pool, yoga and fitness rooms, and an area for massages and other treatments.
    — CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
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