1. having a red or flushed complexion
2. excessively elaborate or ornate in style or language
3. covered with flowers; blooming abundantly
Usage: literary

Examples

• The man’s florid complexion suggested he spent much time outdoors.
• Her florid writing style made the simple story seem overly dramatic.
• The politician’s florid speech was full of unnecessary embellishments.
• The garden was florid with spring blossoms.
• His florid face turned even redder when he became angry.
• The author’s florid prose distracted from the main plot.
• The florid meadow stretched as far as the eye could see.