FLORID - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Adjective (satellite)
inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life
Example: a ruddy complexion; Santa's rubicund cheeks; a fresh and sanguine complexion
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Adjective (satellite)
elaborately or excessively ornamented
Example: flamboyant handwriting; the senator's florid speech
Synonyms
Flamboyant, Sanguine, Rubicund, Aureate, Florid
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "florid" comes from Latin floridus, which comes from French floride.
🧩 Fun Fact
Roman military conquests permanently planted Latin vocabulary across three continents.