CEFR B2

flowery

adjective

Meaning

Characterized by an excessive use of decorative, elaborate, or overly sentimental language.

Examples

She dismissed his flowery compliments as insincere and manipulative.
The novel is written in a flowery style that many modern readers find difficult to follow.

Synonyms: ornate, elaborate, grandiloquent, florid

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flowery (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈflaʊəri/

Definition

Characterized by an excessive use of decorative, elaborate, or overly sentimental language.

Examples

She dismissed his flowery compliments as insincere and manipulative.
The novel is written in a flowery style that many modern readers find difficult to follow.
He attempted to hide his lack of evidence behind flowery prose and dramatic gestures.

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