florid

Example Sentences

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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

Despite that florid language, the indictment against Maduro mostly related to money laundering and corruption.

From Salon • Dec. 2, 2025

“Nile is an unapologetically florid character,” Danes says of Nile.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 13, 2025

As The Scythe illustrates, From The Pyre is a deeply personal record – even though the band have a tendency to self-mythologise and dress their stories in florid, theatrical outfits.

From BBC • Oct. 15, 2025

His face was florid and smudged with dirt.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen