Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

wallflower

Noun

/ˈwɔːlˌflaʊər/

Definition

A plant that grows in cracks on walls or in rocky places; also refers to a shy person who feels unnoticed in social situations.

Examples

She felt like a wallflower at the party, standing alone while everyone else danced.
The garden was filled with beautiful wallflowers in various colors.

Meaning

The term ‘wallflower’ can refer to both a type of flowering plant and metaphorically to a person who tends to remain on the sidelines in social gatherings.