Definitions

1. adjective

having a rich, elaborate, or ornate quality; elaborate or showy in style or language

“The florid descriptions in the novel made it hard to focus on the plot.”

2. noun

a part of a plant, especially a leaf or a flower

“The florid of the rose bush needed pruning.”

3. adverb

in a florid manner; elaborately or showily

“The speaker spoke floridly about the historical event.”