flowery

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adjective

flow·​ery ˈflau̇(-ə)r-ē How to pronounce flowery (audio)
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1
: of, relating to, or resembling flowers
2
: marked by or given to rhetorical elegance
flowery speeches
flowerily
ˈflau̇(-ə)r-ə-lē How to pronounce flowery (audio)
adverb
floweriness noun

floweriness

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noun

flow·​er·​i·​ness
-rēnə̇s, 
-rin-
plural -es
: the quality or state of being flowery especially in the use of language

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Adjective We put two flowery prints in the dining room. He gave a long, flowery speech.
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Her daughter is in a custom Dior pink flowery gown. — Dalila Muata, NBC news, 5 May 2026 These days, the emails often open with flowery, highly specific praise about the book. — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026 There’s way too much flowery language defending the importance of fun and games. — Alexander Kaplan, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026 This was an Alysa Liu celebration in Oakland, so a parade of stiff speakers and flowery platitudes would not suffice. — Ron Kroichick, San Francisco Chronicle, 12 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for flowery

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First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of flowery was in the 14th century

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“Flowery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flowery. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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flowery

adjective
flow·​ery ˈflau̇(-ə)r-ē How to pronounce flowery (audio)
flowerier; floweriest
1
: full of or covered with flowers
2
: full of fine words or phrases
flowery language
floweriness noun

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