English adjective: florid | |||
1. | florid elaborately or excessively ornamented | ||
Samples | Flamboyant handwriting. The senator's florid speech. | ||
Synonyms | aureate, flamboyant | ||
Similar | fancy | ||
Antonyms | plain | ||
2. | florid inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life | ||
Samples | A ruddy complexion. Santa's rubicund cheeks. A fresh and sanguine complexion. | ||
Synonyms | rubicund, ruddy, sanguine | ||
Similar | healthy | ||
Antonyms | unhealthy | ||