flowery

adjective

ˈflau̇(-ə)r-ē How to pronounce flowery (audio)
Definition of flowerynext
1
as in rhetorical
full of fine words and fancy expressions the flowery verses that always appear on valentines

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2
as in floral
of or relating to flowers Mother's Day cards typically have a flowery design on the cover

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Recent Examples of flowery Pastels match the optimism in the air—even when they’re done in small doses, like a flowery French tip or a lavender square nail, proving that even the tiniest manicure details can capture the magic of the season. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 22 May 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 See All Example Sentences for flowery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flowery
  1. rhetorical
  2. floral
  3. ornate
  4. flowered
  5. purple
Adjective
  • Eisenkot lacks Netanyahu’s rhetorical flair, polished English, and decades on the world stage.
    — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The White House and Vance’s press office did not immediately respond to a request for comment on his rhetorical about-face.
    — Eli Hager, ProPublica, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of rhetorical
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  • Be sure to also ask the concierge about the weekend master classes and tastings reserved for loyalty members, like cocktail-making, coffee and chocolate tasting, and floral design classes.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Flowers are typically the next item added and it is believed that the strong floral scents act as a pathway for ancestors to follow to find us.
    — Zayda Rivera, Parents, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of floral
Adjective
  • Her library hosted a bright pink sofa and matching rug alongside an orange armchair, while the living room held kitschy dog statues, seats the color of lemon drops, and ornate silver candlesticks.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 29 Oct. 2026
  • There’s a luminous series of royal blue engravings presented with ornate flourishes, recalling styles favored by the French aristocracy.
    — Elisa Turner, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of ornate
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  • 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
Adjective
  • Bickelhaupt was taken to the hospital in June 2025 with two black eyes and purple and bluish bruises.
    — Zoey Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The actress’ dress hailed from Almée Couture’s spring 2027 collection and featured a bouquet of botanicals set against a purple mountain range landscape.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of purple

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“Flowery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flowery. Accessed 31 Oct. 2026.

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