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- [flawr-id, flor-]
- /ˈflɔr ɪd, ˈflɒr-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [flawr-id, flor-]
- /ˈflɔr ɪd, ˈflɒr-/
Definitions of floridly word
- adjective floridly reddish; ruddy; rosy: a florid complexion. 1
- adjective floridly flowery; excessively ornate; showy: florid writing. 1
- adjective floridly Obsolete. abounding in or consisting of flowers. 1
- noun floridly In a florid manner. 1
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Origin of floridly
First appearance:
before 1635 One of the 43% oldest English words
1635-45; < Latin flōridus, equivalent to flōr(ēre) to bloom (see florescence) + -idus -id4
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Parts of speech for Floridly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
floridly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
floridly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for floridly
adverb floridly
- redly — with a red color or glow: a bonfire blazing redly in the dark.
- rosily — with a rosy color.
- sanguinely — cheerfully optimistic, hopeful, or confident: a sanguine disposition; sanguine expectations.
- ruddier — of or having a fresh, healthy red color: a ruddy complexion.
- ornately — elaborately or sumptuously adorned, often excessively or showily so: They bought an ornate Louis XIV sofa.
Antonyms for floridly
adverb floridly
- plainly — clear or distinct to the eye or ear: a plain trail to the river; to stand in plain view.
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