Excessively elaborate or ornate in style; having a red or flushed complexion. Often describes writing or speech that is overly decorative or flowery.
From Latin 'floridus' meaning 'flowery' or 'blooming,' from 'flos' (flower). Originally described something blooming with flowers, later extended to mean overly ornate or decorated, like something covered in too many flowers.
Think 'florid' = 'floral' + 'rid' — get rid of all those excessive flowers! Florid writing is so decorated with fancy language it's like a garden with too many flowers, overwhelming rather than beautiful.
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