florid

Example Sentences

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The inclusion of Mr. Dominé’s florid prose and his fellow citizens’ good manners are parts of what makes “Glitterball” a supremely creative example of creative documentary.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

But just as tangible, almost pervasive, is the horror of a majestic creature’s inescapable destiny, turned into a florid choreography of dominance.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 18, 2025

A divine Gaga strapped into couture crutches and lit by soft blue gels and a single spotlight, with her yards-long white cape rising into the air and fanning against the opera house’s florid details.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2025

“Forbidden Colors” is strange and at times florid.

From New York Times • Nov. 23, 2024

A florid woman was flapping a pink feather fan.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes