floral

adjective

ˈflȯr-əl How to pronounce floral (audio)
Definition of floralnext
as in flowered
of or relating to flowers bedroom wallpaper with a floral pattern

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Recent Examples of floral The photos Radomski shared to her Instagram page show herself donning a white, strapless gown adorned with a pink and green floral pattern. — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026 For a playful mix of textures, finish with a beaded floral handbag and tassel earrings. — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026 Her look was comprised of a frothy polka dot skirt and structured blazer complete with a large floral appliqué. — Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 17 Oct. 2026 The collection was inspired by an 18th-century floral wallpaper, which just serves as a reminder that, when in doubt, go for vintage. — Air Mail, 17 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for floral
Recent Examples of Synonyms for floral
flowered
Adjective
  • Resplendent in a dark top and flowered scarves, Jackie has his hair ratted out, creating a kind of nimbus around his poignant, ready-to-laugh face, which is powdered white, with shiny, metallic-looking paillettes around the eyes.
    — Hilton Als, New Yorker, 17 July 2026
  • At the Bruce McKittrick Rare Books Booth, all the purveyors wear flowered headbands.
    — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
Definition of flowered

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“Floral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/floral. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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