Florid
/ˈflɔːr.ɪd/noun
Having a red or flushed complexion; elaborately or excessively intricate or ornate.
Did you know?The word 'florid' is derived from the Latin 'floridus', meaning 'flowery', which connects it to the idea of blooming beauty and potential enchantment.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
floridus
“Flowery, blooming, full of flowers.”
Old French
Old French
floride
“Flowery, adorned with flowers.”
15th Century
Middle English
florid
“Having a red or flushed appearance.”
Modern English
English
florid
“Elaborate or ornate, often excessively so.”