florid

florid

[形容词]

中文翻译：过分华丽的；红润的；绚丽的

英文释义：

1. excessively ornate or intricate; excessively intricate or elaborate in style or decoration
2. having a flushed, red complexion; having a healthy, reddish color
3. showy or excessively elaborate in style; flamboyant

词语辨析：

florid与flowery和ornate都表示过分华丽的，但florid含有负面意义，常指文体、表演或言辞过分华丽。不同于flowery和ornate，florid含有过分和浮夸的意味，强调外表过于花哨。

词汇扩充：

• floridity: 名词，过分华丽；华而不实

近义词：

• ornate
• flowery
• showy
• flashy
• gaudy

反义词：

• simple
• plain
• modest
• unadorned

柯林斯词典：

adjective

1. If you describe something as florid, you dislike it because it is too complicated or decorated.
2. If you describe a person's complexion or a colour as florid, you mean that it is reddish.
3. If you describe a speech or a piece of writing as florid, you mean that it contains long or complicated words or phrases.

牛津词典：

adjective

1. having a red or flushed complexion.
2. elaborately or excessively intricate or complicated.
3. having a red or flushed complexion.
4. elaborately or excessively intricate or complicated.

用法：

• Her florid complexion indicated that she had been out in the sun for too long.
• The florid language used by the politician failed to impress the audience.
• The florid style of the building made it stand out.

相关例句：

1. The florid decoration on the wedding cake was overwhelming.
2. His florid face indicated that he had been drinking.
3. The florid prose of the novel made it difficult to read.
4. The ballroom was adorned with florid chandeliers and intricate carvings.
5. She wore a florid gown with lace and sequins.
6. The florid style of the Renaissance was characterized by elaborate ornamentation.
7. The actor's florid performance overshadowed the rest of the cast.
8. The poet's florid language evoked vivid images in the minds of the readers.
9. His florid speech was filled with flowery language and grand gestures.
10. The florid architecture of the cathedral was a testament to the skill and craftsmanship of the builders.
11. The florid painting was a riot of colors and intricate details.
12. The florid wallpaper in the room clashed with the simple furniture.
13. Her florid complexion made her look younger than her actual age.
14. The florid sunset painted the sky in hues of orange and pink.
15. The florid embroidery on the dress showcased the skill of the designer.
16. His florid rhetoric was met with skepticism by the audience.
17. The florid language of the legal document confused the layperson.
18. The florid design of the garden featured an abundance of flowers and decorative elements.
19. Her florid makeup made her features stand out.
20. The florid melodies of the opera resonated throughout the theater.