floral

1 of 2

adjective

flo·​ral ˈflȯr-əl 

1

: of, relating to, or depicting flowers

a floral display

a floral design

2

: of or relating to a flora

floral diversity

floral

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noun

: a design or picture in which flowers predominate

Synonyms

Adjective

• flowered
• flowery

Examples of floral in a Sentence

Adjective

a floral pattern in wallpaper

The wine has a floral aroma.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Throughout Emily in Paris, Emily dons variations in metallic teal, lilac leather, and red floral print. —Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2024

The ensemble showcased delicate lace floral patterns over a shiny material. —Maggie Clancy, WWD, 13 Sep. 2024

Noun

Eye-catching murals ranging from funky abstract florals to M.C. Escher-like mazes are scattered all over the city. —Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2024

The mom of four, who also serves as an executive producer in her latest project, has embraced florals throughout her various recent media appearances. —Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 10 Aug. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

(sense 1) borrowed from French, going back to Middle French, borrowed from Medieval Latin flōrālis "blooming, like a flower," going back to Latin, "of the goddess Flora or her festival" (also neuter plural flōrālia as noun, "flower gardens"), from Flōra "the goddess Flora" + -ālis -al entry 1; (sense 2) flora + -al entry 1 — more at flora

Noun

derivative of floral entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective

1742, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1897, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing floral

• floral envelope
• floral tribute

Kids Definition

floral

adjective

flo·​ral

ˈflōr-əl,

ˈflȯr-

: of or relating to flowers or a flora

a floral pattern in wallpaper