Example Sentences

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Perhaps the book’s greatest feat is its depiction of the historical moment when the modern overpowered the ancient—a world, now lost, of floridly costumed courtiers, fabled princes, exotic vices and perfumed palaces.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

"If you ever get around to watching 'Game of Thrones,' you’ll appreciate that I’m Khaleesi, and like her, I happen to have a few dragons," it floridly read.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2025

The panel also gave evidence at the inquest that Cauchi was "floridly psychotic" - in the active part of a psychotic episode – when he walked into the shopping centre.

From BBC • May 30, 2025

In the telling of a life lived through books, and in her own sometimes floridly erudite sentences, the deep magic of writing is revealed.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2022

They are floridly willing to stand in a circle around him all night, with their zap guns drawn.

From "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut