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Word

floral

Phoneticsflo·ral

US/ˈfɫɔɹəɫ/

UK/flˈɔːɹəl/

Definitions

01decorated with flowers

B1

adj. having a pattern or design that looks like flowers.

adj. decorated with or depicting flowers, especially in a stylized or repeating pattern.

“She wore a bright floral dress to the summer garden party.”

“The interior designer recommended a subtle floral wallpaper to soften the sharp lines of the modern furniture.”

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02related to flowers

B2

adj. connected to or made of real flowers.

adj. pertaining to, consisting of, or relating to flowers in a botanical or decorative context.

“The hotel lobby was filled with beautiful floral arrangements.”

“The festival featured a massive floral parade where every float was constructed entirely from fresh blossoms.”

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03smelling like flowers

B2

adj. having a pleasant smell that reminds you of flowers.

adj. having a fragrance suggestive of flowers.

“The tea had a light floral taste that was very refreshing.”

“The sommelier noted that the white wine possessed distinct floral notes, reminiscent of honeysuckle and jasmine.”

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04a flower pattern or scent

C1

n. a design that uses flowers, or a perfume that smells like them.

n. a fabric or wallpaper design featuring flowers; also a category of perfume characterized by flower scents.

“This season, many designers are moving away from bold florals.”

“The perfumer specialized in creating complex florals that balanced traditional rose with more exotic botanical extracts.”

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