flowery language

Example Sentences

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"Zhao's ban has been served and he is perfectly entitled to be competing again, but I've found the flowery language since his return somewhat befuddling given the circumstances," said snooker journalist Nick Metcalfe.

From BBC • May 3, 2025

In private, President Joe Biden reportedly uses highly descriptive and flowery language to describe Donald Trump.

From Salon • Feb. 7, 2024

Pope’s flowery language and mythological references seem strained to 21st century ears, but his basic meaning is plain: “Come fill the South Sea goblet full,” he wrote.

From New York Times • Jun. 16, 2023

Watch out for poor spelling or grammar, overly flowery language and phrases that don’t make sense.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 4, 2022

I always assumed, on account of the flowery language, that Hamlet took place around 1400, since everything in England takes place in 1400.

From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle