adj

flowery

FLOW-uh-ree

Flowery (adj) means Decorated with or covered in flowers. Example: “The wallpaper had a bright, flowery pattern.”

adj

Decorated with or covered in flowers.

"The wallpaper had a bright, flowery pattern."

Overly elaborate or ornate in language or style.

"His flowery speech went on for nearly twenty minutes."

"She prefers plain writing to flowery prose."

How to use flowery

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither covered in flowers, or (about writing/speech) overdressed with fancy, elaborate language.

When to use it

"Flowery" language is usually a mild criticism — it suggests style over substance.

Common pairings

flowery language flowery prose flowery pattern

Word forms

flowerier comparative, more flowery comparative, floweries plural, floweries plural, floweriest superlative, most flowery superlative

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Etymology

From "flower" plus the adjectival suffix "-y."

Rhymes for flowery

very every fiery query leery emery artery celery bakery finery ornery misery

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Frequently asked questions

What does “flowery” mean?

The word “flowery” means decorated with or covered in flowers. In plain terms, either covered in flowers, or (about writing/speech) overdressed with fancy, elaborate language.

How do you pronounce “flowery”?

“Flowery” is pronounced FLOW-uh-ree (/ˈflaʊəɹi/ in IPA).

How do you use “flowery” in a sentence?

Here is “flowery” used in a sentence: “The wallpaper had a bright, flowery pattern.”

What part of speech is “flowery”?

“Flowery” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “flowery” have?

“Flowery” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: decorated with or covered in flowers.