adj
flowery
FLOW-uh-ree
Flowery (adj) means Decorated with or covered in flowers. Example: “The wallpaper had a bright, flowery pattern.”
adj
1
Decorated with or covered in flowers.
"The wallpaper had a bright, flowery pattern."
2
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 notesIn 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
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Word forms
- Plural
- floweries
- Comparative
- flowerier, more flowery
- Superlative
- floweriest, most flowery
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The wallpaper had a bright, _____ pattern.
Etymology
From "flower" plus the adjectival suffix "-y."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for flowery
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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.
