florid

'flɒrid

托福GRE

s elaborately or excessively ornamented
s inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life

a. 华丽的, 红润的
[医] 鲜红的

19,102

BNC 频率

22,727

使用频率

florid 源于拉丁语 floridus，意为“开花的，华丽的”。词根 flor 与花（flower）相关，表示生机与色彩，联想到华丽的样子。

例句

1. The artist's painting was filled with florid colors and intricate details.

这位艺术家的画作充满了华丽的色彩和复杂的细节。

2. His speech was so florid that it became hard to understand the main point.

他的演讲过于华丽，以至于很难理解主要观点。

3. She prefers florid prose over simple and straightforward writing.

她更喜欢华丽的散文，而不是简单直接的写作。