adjective
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decorated with or consisting of flowers or patterns of flowers
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of, relating to, or associated with flowers
floral leaves
Other Word Forms
- florally adverb
Etymology
Origin of floral
1640–50; < Latin Flōrālis pertaining to Flōra. See flora, -al 1
Example Sentences
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Visibly nervous in her pink floral dress, Kaley G.M. told jurors that she became hooked on social media, starting with YouTube videos at the age of six.
From Barron's
But assuming one stayed dead, a proper burial included a fine coffin, multiple floral arrangements, and formal religious services.
From Literature
Mescal, who was nominated for best actor, wore a loose-fitting black suit with a white shirt under, while singer-songwriter Abrams turned heads in a dark brown dress with a floral green pattern.
From BBC
Two weeks before the show, young seamstresses were crocheting floral motifs in mohair and Japanese metallic thread at a south London studio overlooking the Thames river and Big Ben.
From Barron's
With scents like Moonlit Masquerade and Raspberry Rendezvous—and emblazoned with floral motifs instantly recognizable to “Bridgerton” fans—the show’s aesthetics propelled sales.
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