# flowered

/ˈfɫaʊɝd/ (US) · /flˈaʊəd/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/flowered
Updated: 2026-05-25

## Definition

to have flowers on a plant or to start producing flowers. It can also describe a person who is very attractive or has a lot of energy.

For teachers: to produce flowers or to be in a state of flowering. In a figurative sense, it describes a person who is attractive, lively, or full of vigor.

## Examples

- The garden is now fully flowered in the spring.
- The old oak tree began to flowered after the long winter, signaling the start of the season for local bees.
- While the botanical process of flowering is essential for reproduction, the term is often used in literature to describe a person who is in the prime of their youth and beauty.

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