adj

flowery

FLOW-uh-ree

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

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

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The wallpaper had a bright, _____ pattern.

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

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