flowery
/ˈflaʊəri/adjective
उच्चारण फ़्लावरी
लच्छेदार, अलंकारपूर्ण, आडंबरपूर्ण (भाषा)
Core word
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usually disapproving
(of speech or writing) using too many complicated words or phrases in order to sound impressive
लच्छेदार, अलंकारपूर्ण, आडंबरपूर्ण (भाषा)
- The minister gave a long speech full of flowery language.
- His letters were written in a flowery style.
- The poem was too flowery for my taste.
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- Avoid flowery words in your essay; be clear and simple.
- She wrote a long, flowery letter of thanks.
Synonyms ornate florid high-flown grandiloquent
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covered with or decorated with flowers
फूलदार, फूलों वाला
- a flowery dress
- flowery curtains
- She wore a flowery hat to the picnic.
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- The wallpaper in the old house was flowery and faded.
- They sat under a flowery arch at the gate.
Synonyms floral
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smelling or tasting of flowers
फूलों की खुशबू वाला
- a light, flowery perfume
- The tea has a delicate flowery aroma that fills the room.
- The soap has a soft flowery fragrance.
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- This white wine has a flowery taste with a hint of honey.
- The air in the garden smelt flowery after the rain.
Synonyms fragrant
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flowery language / style
When used about speech or writing, flowery is usually negative: it means full of fancy words and decoration.
भाषण या लेखन के लिए 'flowery' प्रायः नकारात्मक है: यानी बहुत अलंकृत और सजावटी शब्दों से भरा।
- His flowery speech bored the audience.
- Avoid flowery language in a formal letter.
flowery + noun (pattern)
About cloth or paper, it simply means covered with flower designs.
कपड़े या कागज़ के लिए इसका अर्थ केवल फूलों के डिज़ाइन से ढका होना है।
- She wore a flowery blouse.
- The room had flowery curtains.
flowery (smell or taste)
It can also describe a smell or taste like flowers.
यह फूलों जैसी गंध या स्वाद का वर्णन भी कर सकता है।
- The soap has a flowery smell.
comparative: flowerier
Comparative forms are flowerier and floweriest, though more flowery is also used.
इसके comparative रूप flowerier और floweriest हैं, पर 'more flowery' भी चलता है।
- His second essay was more flowery than the first.
flowery vs plain (style)
In writing tests, plain, simple style is preferred to flowery style.
लेखन परीक्षाओं में अलंकृत शैली की तुलना में सादी, सरल शैली को वरीयता दी जाती है।
- Use plain language, not flowery phrases.
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flowery + noun (speech)
languagespeechstyleprosephrasecompliment
- The principal's flowery phrases impressed nobody.
flowery + noun (cloth)
dressshirtwallpapercurtainsprint
- She wore a flowery print on her first day.
adverb + flowery
tooratheroverlysomewhat
- The letter was too flowery for an official application.
flowery + smell
perfumescenttastearomatea
- He loved the flowery tea his grandmother made.
flowery + sentence
sentenceverseintroductioncompliment
- Skip the flowery introduction and begin with the facts.
flowery + noun (extra)
versetributeendingwords
- The film ended with a flowery tribute to the hero.
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- Radhika's teacher advised her not to use flowery words in the essay.
राधिका की शिक्षिका ने उसे निबंध में अलंकृत शब्द न लिखने की सलाह दी।
- The poem became too flowery and lost its meaning.
कविता बहुत अलंकृत हो गई और उसका अर्थ खो गया।
- A flowery tablecloth covered the old table.
फूलों वाला मेज़पोश पुरानी मेज़ पर बिछा था।
- The candidate wrote a flowery cover letter, but it lacked facts.
उम्मीदवार ने अलंकृत आवेदन-पत्र लिखा, पर उसमें तथ्य नहीं थे।
- The bride's flowery perfume lingered in the room.
दुल्हन की फूलों जैसी खुशबू कमरे में बनी रही।
- The old man's flowery manner of speaking amused his grandchildren.
बूढ़े व्यक्ति के अलंकृत बोलने के ढंग से उसके पोते-पोतियाँ हँस पड़ीं।
- He read out a flowery welcome address that lasted ten minutes.
उसने दस मिनट तक चलने वाला अलंकृत स्वागत भाषण पढ़ा।