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Floridly — Flor id*ly, adv. In a florid manner. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
floridly — florid ► ADJECTIVE 1) having a red or flushed complexion. 2) elaborately or excessively ornate or intricate: florid prose. DERIVATIVES floridity noun floridly adverb floridness noun. ORIGIN Latin floridus, from flos flower … English terms dictionary
floridly — adverb in a florid manner floridly figurative prose • Derived from adjective: ↑florid … Useful english dictionary
floridly — adverb see florid … New Collegiate Dictionary
floridly — See floridity. * * * … Universalium
floridly — flor·id·ly … English syllables
florid — adjective Etymology: Latin floridus blooming, flowery, from florēre Date: 1651 1. a. obsolete covered with flowers b. very flowery in style ; ornate < florid prose > < florid declamations >; … New Collegiate Dictionary
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