florid
Example Sentences
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Championship matches, which rarely last longer than 30 minutes and sometimes much less, are inevitably preceded by hours of participants making all manner of florid claims and trash-talking their opponents.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 15, 2026
The inclusion of Mr. Dominé’s florid prose and his fellow citizens’ good manners are parts of what makes “Glitterball” a supremely creative example of creative documentary.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 17, 2026
A divine Gaga strapped into couture crutches and lit by soft blue gels and a single spotlight, with her yards-long white cape rising into the air and fanning against the opera house’s florid details.
From Salon ● Apr. 16, 2025
“Forbidden Colors” is strange and at times florid.
From New York Times ● Nov. 23, 2024
The storm had arrived ahead of schedule, and Donovan’s florid face drained of blood as he pointed a shaking finger.
From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov
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