florid

Meanings

• adjective

  1. Extravagantly ornate or showy, often to the point of being gaudy.

  - "The florid decorations of the ballroom were a stark contrast to the minimalist design of the modern art museum."
  - "Despite his florid attire, the actor's performance was understated and nuanced."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with florid
boring , mooring , storing

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Variants

List of all variants of florid that leads to same result
florid , floridities , floridity , floridly , floridness , floridnesses

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'floridus', meaning 'blooming' or 'prosperous'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'florid' is often used in medicine to describe symptoms or conditions that are characterized by excessive or extravagant displays, such as 'florid psychosis' or 'florid rash'.

2. In the world of perfumes, a 'florid' scent is one that is rich and complex, with many different layers and notes.

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Related Concepts

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1. Baroque: A period of artistic style that is characterized by ornate and often excessive ornamentation. The term 'baroque' is sometimes used interchangeably with 'florid' to describe overly elaborate or extravagant styles.

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Culture

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In literature, 'florid' is often used to describe overly elaborate or excessively ornate writing styles. It can also be used to describe gaudy or ostentatious displays of wealth or decoration.

How to Memorize "florid"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a grand, ornate garden filled with bright, exotic flowers. The more vibrant and extravagant the garden, the better you have understood the meaning of 'florid'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'florid' with the idea of excess or extravagance. Think of overly ornate decorations or gaudy displays of wealth.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the first letter 'F' in 'florid' stands for 'Flamboyant' or 'Fancy'. This can help you remember the meaning of the word.

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