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florid
What does florid mean?
florid (adjective): elaborately or excessively ornamented.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you pronounce florid?
/ˈflɔɹəd/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does florid come from?
From French floride (“flourishing”), from Latin floridus (“flowery, blooming”).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of florid?
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “florid” mean?
elaborately or excessively ornamented
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powerful; possessing power; effective
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of or pertaining to the female gender
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showing lack of care for consequences
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Which word is closest in meaning to “florid”?
flamboyant
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regulatory
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artificial
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legitimate
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