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Flowery

/ˈflaʊəri/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Characterized by the presence of flowers; ornate or elaborate in style.

    "The garden was filled with flowery decorations for the wedding."
  2. 2

    Excessively ornate or embellished in language or style.

    "His flowery speech was filled with metaphors and similes."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'flowery' originates from the Middle English 'flourie', derived from the Old English 'flōwer', which means 'flower'. The term evolved to describe something that is ornate or embellished, often in a metaphorical sense, reflecting the beauty and intricacy associated with flowers.

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