Floridly
adverb
In a fancy or intricate way.
The man was floridly dressed in a brightly colored suit.
Often appears as...
- floridly expressive
- floridly ornate
adverb
Blushing in a bright or healthy color.
Her cheeks were floridly colored from the harsh cold weather.
Often appears as...
- floridly red
- floridly pink
adverb
In a way that is too showy or gaudy.
He speaks floridly, using ornate language and excessive hand gestures.
Often appears as...
- floridly ornate
- floridly excessive
Usage tips
Disapproving
adverb
In a fancy or intricate way.
The man was floridly dressed in a brightly colored suit.
Often appears as...
- floridly expressive
- floridly ornate
adverb
Blushing in a bright or healthy color.
Her cheeks were floridly colored from the harsh cold weather.
Often appears as...
- floridly red
- floridly pink
adverb
In a way that is too showy or gaudy.
He speaks floridly, using ornate language and excessive hand gestures.
Often appears as...
- floridly ornate
- floridly excessive
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Imagery
Use 'floridly' to describe scenes or clothing that are very elaborate and full of decorative elements.
The ballroom was floridly decorated with countless flowers and ribbons.
Pro Tip 2/3Creative Writing
'Floridly' is useful in literature when setting a scene or describing a character with lavish detail.
In the novel, the floridly described garden seemed like a tapestry of colors.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Overuse
'Floridly' could overwhelm the listener if used for everyday descriptions. Use it for special, noteworthy items.
Her wedding gown was floridly designed, unlike her usual plain dresses.
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Imagery
Use 'floridly' to describe scenes or clothing that are very elaborate and full of decorative elements.
The ballroom was floridly decorated with countless flowers and ribbons.
Pro Tip 2/3Creative Writing
'Floridly' is useful in literature when setting a scene or describing a character with lavish detail.
In the novel, the floridly described garden seemed like a tapestry of colors.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Overuse
'Floridly' could overwhelm the listener if used for everyday descriptions. Use it for special, noteworthy items.
Her wedding gown was floridly designed, unlike her usual plain dresses.
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Imagery
Use 'floridly' to describe scenes or clothing that are very elaborate and full of decorative elements.
The ballroom was floridly decorated with countless flowers and ribbons.
Pro Tip 2/3Creative Writing
'Floridly' is useful in literature when setting a scene or describing a character with lavish detail.
In the novel, the floridly described garden seemed like a tapestry of colors.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Overuse
'Floridly' could overwhelm the listener if used for everyday descriptions. Use it for special, noteworthy items.
Her wedding gown was floridly designed, unlike her usual plain dresses.
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Video examples
A tale of mental illness...
crouched down covered my face and began shaking all around me I sensed evil beings poised with daggers they'd sliced me up in thin slices or make me swallow hot coals Kaplan would later describe me as quote writhing in agony even in this state what he accurately described as acutely and floridly psychotic I refused
Video examples
A tale of mental illness...
crouched down covered my face and began shaking all around me I sensed evil beings poised with daggers they'd sliced me up in thin slices or make me swallow hot coals Kaplan would later describe me as quote writhing in agony even in this state what he accurately described as acutely and floridly psychotic I refused
Example 1 of 1
Quote examples
Mary Gaitskill
American Novelist
It's scary to me to watch the world around us get less and less physical while in the imaginary world of pop culture, aggressive impulses and fear reactions are floridly, furiously stoked and indulged.
Quote examples
Ethan Coen
American Director
We loved the language in Cormac McCarthy's 'No Country,' which is really about the region, while in 'True Grit' it's more about period: people did speak more formally and floridly.
Quote examples
Mary Gaitskill
American Novelist
It's scary to me to watch the world around us get less and less physical while in the imaginary world of pop culture, aggressive impulses and fear reactions are floridly, furiously stoked and indulged.
Quote examples
Ethan Coen
American Director
We loved the language in Cormac McCarthy's 'No Country,' which is really about the region, while in 'True Grit' it's more about period: people did speak more formally and floridly.
Example 1 of 2
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