Floral Meaning
/ˈfloɹəl/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjOf, pertaining to, or connected with flowers.
adjPortraying flowers, especially in a stylized way.
Sentence Examples
This floral arrangement is beautiful.
I wear a floral dress.
Madame de Pompadour liked pastel colors and floral patterns.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The spring dress had a beautiful ____ pattern with many colorful blossoms printed on it.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The curtains have a beautiful ____ pattern with bright pink roses and delicate green leaves.
Word Origin & History
From French floral, from Latin flōrālis, from flōs (“flower”).
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"FUNKY, bold and bright, many new wallpapers offer a modern twist on fussy old damasks and florals."
— 2007 October 11, Marianne Rohrlich, “Grandma’s Wallpaper Gets Funky”, in New York Times:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The spring dress had a beautiful ____ pattern with many colorful blossoms printed on it.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The curtains have a beautiful ____ pattern with bright pink roses and delicate green leaves.