florid

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Learn the meaning of florid with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

florid

(adjective)

Meaning

extravagantly intricate or ornate

Example

"The author's florid prose captivated the readers with its beauty."

Synonyms

ornateflowery

Antonyms

simpleplain

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'floridus', meaning 'flourishing' or 'flowery'.
Related word forms
  • adjective: floridly
  • noun: floridity

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