FLORID Synonyms: 176 Similar and Opposite Words

florid

adjective

ˈflȯr-əd

Definition of florid

as in ornate

elaborately and often excessively decorated a florid, gilded mirror that took up most of the wall

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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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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

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Next up is a house tour, from the cavernous, all-white living room to a glimpse of the ornate indoor pool, with V lamenting that the place is so huge he sometimes gets lost.

— Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2026
Many of its original details, from formal entry galleries and large terraces to ornate moldings and herringbone floors, remain.

— Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of ornate

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Maybe that’s what tips her into some recklessness of her own, with an explanation of Hal’s forceful personality and brilliant rhetorical style as being intoxicating.

— Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
That club includes former President Obama, whose rhetorical style has been compared to the young senator.

— Jared Gans, The Hill, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of rhetorical

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After preparing the skin with Charlotte’s Magic Serum Crystal Elixir and Magic Cream, Giannetos created a glowing base using Airbrush Flawless Foundation, Airbrush Flawless Blur Concealer, and the Hollywood Contour Wand.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2026
Lumbering wooden doors are pivoted open to reveal the breezy hotel lobby and create a view with layers of water, first the still ornamental pools, then the main central pool and finally the glowing Caribbean sea.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of glowing

Adjective

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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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

Definition of ruddy

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The song is a dreamy barn-raiser, hoisting this premise on warm guitar tones and a plaintive tone that proves a through-line throughout the record.

— Linnie Greene, Pitchfork, 20 Oct. 2026
After another warm weekend, with widespread high temperatures in the 80s, California is set for a real cooldown this week.

— Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026

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