flowery

[ flou-uh-ree ]

adjective

, flow·er·i·er, flow·er·i·est.

1. covered with or having many flowers.
2. decorated with floral designs.
3. rhetorically ornate or precious:

   flowery language.

   Synonyms: elaborate, showy, florid

4. resembling a flower in fragrance:

   a Rhine wine with a flowery aroma.

flowery

/ ˈflaʊərɪ /

adjective

1. abounding in flowers
2. decorated with flowers or floral patterns
3. like or suggestive of flowers

   a flowery scent

4. (of language or style) elaborate; ornate

Derived Forms

• ˈfloweriness, noun

Other Words From

• flower·i·ly adverb
• flower·i·ness noun
• un·flower·y adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of flowery¹

Middle English word dating back to 1300–50; flower, -y ¹

Synonym Study

See bombastic.

Example Sentences

But Vic-E helped me pick out this cute flowery dress that’s got me feeling as if I belong wherever I go.

From Literature

The denizens of Millionaire’s Row wore white linen, seersucker suits, flowery hats and expensive lace versus the short pants and bathing suits among those who lived in the infield.

From Salon

Although there were many similarities between the chemicals wafting from teens and tots, the differences tended to favor the younger children, whose body odor samples had higher levels of a compound with a flowery fragrance.

From New York Times

She looked at everything as they walked to the pier—towels spread over deck railings to dry, funny little windows with flowery curtains, an orange kayak left upside down to drain.

From Literature

The habanero tastes fruity, citrusy and flowery before it hits you with a lingering kick that delightfully tickles the tongue.

From Seattle Times