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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The showiness of the feathers fought with the busy floral pattern and overshadowed the jacket.
From Literature
Rose Byrne, nominated for If I Had Legs I'd Kick You, wore a black custom Dior dress embroidered with an intricate floral pattern.
From BBC
“This is very fancy,” Ramirez says as he shows me a soft, teal blazer covered with floral appliqués.
From Los Angeles Times
Both hospice and inspiration, it’s a stifling place decorated with floral wallpaper and crucifixes.
From Los Angeles Times
Jennette Jurado from Death Valley’s Public Information Team echoed that warning, noting that strong winds and hot temperatures over the weekend had probably contributed to a floral decline.
From Los Angeles Times
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