Flowery

Adjective

Definition: (of speech or writing) full of elaborate or literary words and phrases.

Synonyms: Ornate, Fancy, Elaborate

Antonyms: Plain, Simple, Concise

Examples:

The poet's flowery language painted vivid images in the reader's mind.
Her speech was so flowery that it became difficult to understand her main point.

Mnemonics:

Imagine a garden of colorful, extravagant flowers representing flowery language.

Etymology:

Origin:

The adjective "flowery" derived from the noun "flower," which originated from the Middle English "flour" or "flur," which came from Old French "flor" or Latin "flos, floris." The word has been used to describe language since the 16th century.

Historical Usage:

"Flowery" has been used to describe language, speech, and writing that is excessively ornamental or embellished.

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

"Beating around the bush with flowery words"

Explanation:

Using excessive, indirect language or hiding the true intention by using elaborate phrases instead of being straightforward.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Mistaking "flowery" for literal flowers or gardens.

Explanation:

In the context of language, "flowery" refers to the use of elaborate or literary words, not actual flowers.