Florid
adjective | /florid/
Excessively elaborate or ornate in style; also, having a rosy or flushed complexion.
Florid
adjective | /florid/
Essential WordsMEDIUMExcessively elaborate or ornate in style; also, having a rosy or flushed complexion.
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"The professor criticized the essay’s florid prose for hiding a simple argument. Means: The professor thought the overly ornate writing obscured a straightforward idea."
"The runner’s florid face showed how hard she had exerted herself. Means: The runner’s flushed face showed that she had worked very hard."
Mnemonic Trick
Florid comes from flower imagery: something florid can be richly decorated or brightly colored.
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