floral

[flawr-uhl, flohr-]

adjective

1. pertaining to or consisting of flowers.

   floral decoration.

2. of or relating to floras or a flora.

noun

1. something, as a fabric, garment, wallpaper, or household item, having a floral pattern.

   Let's replace these drapes with florals.

floral

/ ˈflɔːrəl /

adjective

1. decorated with or consisting of flowers or patterns of flowers

2. of, relating to, or associated with flowers

   floral leaves

Other Word Forms

• florally adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of floral¹

1640–50; < Latin Flōrālis pertaining to Flōra. See flora, -al ¹

Example Sentences

A few have Asian-inspired elements like flared or upturned columns or dormers, while others incorporate floral motifs and stained glass.

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Although Livia's room has been vacant for years, the floral fragrances continue to fill the space like she were still alive.

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Gandhi's birthday is usually commemorated at the statue with floral tributes and renditions of his favourite hymns.

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Osbourne's widow Sharon and children Aimee, Jack and Kelly visited floral tributes laid at Black Sabbath bridge following his death on 22 July in a cortege that weaved through the streets of his home city.

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She was referred to by police as "the woman in pink", because she was dressed in a pink floral top, pink trousers and pink shoes.

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Related Words

• decorative