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florid
Florid (adj) means Coloured rosy or light red; ruddy.
adj
1
Coloured rosy or light red; ruddy.
2
Overly elaborate and showy, especially in decoration or in style of language.
3
In a state that is glaringly obvious, intense or chaotic.
"His visions of their plans and his imminent detention were so florid that the reality, wherein he was unharmed and simply sitting in the cab of the RS-80 and continuing his slow work on the road, was far less plausible."
— Dave Eggers, The Parade (2019)
4
Thriving; at the peak of good health.
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What is the meaning of florid?
"florid" (adj) means coloured rosy or light red; ruddy.
What is another word for florid?
Other words for "florid" include flamboyant, ruddy, aureate, sanguine, rubicund.
What is the opposite of florid?
Opposites of "florid" include pallid, unadorned, sober, austere, bare, simple.
What are the different meanings of florid?
"florid" has 3 main meanings: 1. Coloured rosy or light red; ruddy; 2. Overly elaborate and showy, especially in decoration or in style of language; 3. In a state that is glaringly obvious, intense or chaotic.
