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Adjective flowery has 1 sense
- flowery, ornate - marked by elaborate rhetoric and elaborated with decorative details; "a flowery speech"; "ornate rhetoric taught out of the rule of Plato"-John Milton
Antonym: unrhetorical (indirect, via rhetorical)
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Flowery
Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: Excessively ornate or embellished in style or language, typically used to describe writing or speech.
Example Sentences:
- Her flowery style of writing is often criticized for being too verbose.
- The speech was filled with flowery language, but lacked substance.
- He received a flowery letter from an admirer, praising his talents.
Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: Having an abundant growth of flowers or adorned with flowers.
Example Sentences:
- The garden was in full bloom with its flowery display of roses and tulips.
- She wore a beautiful flowery dress to the garden party.
- The bride's bouquet was composed of various flowery arrangements.
Part of Speech: Adverb
Definition: In a manner that is excessively elaborate or ornate.
Example Sentences:
- The poem was written flowery and enthusiastically, captivating the audience.
- She danced flowery across the stage, capturing the attention of everyone.
- The speech was delivered flowery and with great flourish.
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