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

Despite that florid language, the indictment against Maduro mostly related to money laundering and corruption.

From Salon • Dec. 2, 2025

Stewart has made an assured mess: a bleary, florid and sometimes lyrical film that could stand to be doused by a bucket of ice water.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2025

“Forbidden Colors” is strange and at times florid.

From New York Times • Nov. 23, 2024

I glanced again at his florid face, saw he looked decent and climbed into the leather seat beside him.

From "Black Like Me" by John Howard Griffin