noun
- plural of floridness; the quality or state of being florid (ornate, flowery, or ruddy in appearance)
Usage: Typically used in formal or literary contexts; Refers to excessive ornamentation in speech, writing, or complexion
Examples
- The floridnesses of his prose made the simple story difficult to follow.
- Critics noted the various floridnesses in the baroque architecture throughout the palace.
- Her speech was marked by such floridnesses that the core message was lost.
- The floridnesses of Victorian writing style are often considered excessive by modern standards.
- Despite the floridnesses of the decoration, the room felt cold and unwelcoming.