Antonyms for florid

Grammar : Adj

Spell : flawr-id, flor-

Phonetic Transcription : ˈflɔr ɪd, ˈflɒr-

Definition of florid

Origin : 1640s, "strikingly beautiful," from French floride "flourishing," from Latin floridus "flowery, in bloom," from flos "flower" (see flora). Sense of "ruddy" is first recorded 1640s. Meaning "profusely adorned, as with flowers," is from 1650s. Related: Floridly.

adj very elaborate
adj flushed, ruddy

Example sentences :

In the corridor we were joined by Peggy and the florid young man whom I had seen with her.
Extract from : « The Bacillus of Beauty » by Harriet Stark

Her florid face was beaded with perspiration as a result of her efforts.
Extract from : « The Law-Breakers » by Ridgwell Cullum

Laurent, who was tall and robust, with a florid complexion, astonished her.
Extract from : « Therese Raquin » by Emile Zola

On his florid, dbonnair countenance was stamped his character of bon-viveur.
Extract from : « The Suitors of Yvonne » by Raphael Sabatini

He was a corpulent, florid man, purse-proud, and self-sufficient.
Extract from : « Scaramouche » by Rafael Sabatini

The florid gentleman's tone and manner were mollifying in the extreme.
Extract from : « St. Martin's Summer » by Rafael Sabatini

His face was smooth, full and florid, the hue rather suggestive.
Extract from : « Personal Recollections of a Cavalryman » by J. H. (James Harvey) Kidd

The oration was, in the style of the day, florid; but it was full of genuine feeling.
Extract from : « The Siege of Boston » by Allen French

His face was florid and freckled, and his hair and complexion, like his name, were sandy.
Extract from : « The Boy Settlers » by Noah Brooks

He knows that florid orations are out of place at committee meetings.
Extract from : « The Red Hand of Ulster » by George A. Birmingham

Synonyms for florid

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