Florid Definition

florid
adjective
  1. elaborately or excessively ornamented; "flamboyant handwriting"; "the senator's florid speech"
  2. inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life; "a ruddy complexion"; "Santa's rubicund cheeks"; "a fresh and sanguine complexion"

"Florid" in song lyrics

See how florid is used in real songs:

  • "amelia island florid"
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  • "blue cross blue shield florid"
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  • "schedule of dui courses in nassau county florid"
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Usage tips for "florid"

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