Synonyms for

Floral

Verb / ˈflɔ:rʌl / Another word for floral — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to or consisting of flowers

Synonyms & similar words

flowered flowery botanical garden-like blossomy flower-patterned ornamental decorative floriated bloomy flowering flower-strewn flowered flowery-patterned gardenesque herbaceous leafy naturalistic picturesque tropical

Synonyms by register

Formal

flowery botanical horticultural

Informal

flowery flowery-looking

Literary

blossomy floriated

Antonyms

unfloral non-floral inorganic mineral geometric abstract

Common collocations

  • floral pattern
  • floral print
  • floral arrangement
  • floral scent
  • floral design
  • floral notes
  • floral wallpaper

Word family

noun flower
adjective floral
adverb florally

Usage note

Primarily used to describe patterns, scents, or designs resembling flowers. Can sometimes imply excessive ornamentation or sentimentality when used figuratively.

Example sentences

  1. The dress had a pretty floral design on it.
  2. My mom loves to decorate with floral patterns.
  3. I picked some beautiful floral arrangements for the table centerpiece.
  4. The garden was full of colorful floral displays.
  5. The perfume had a sweet floral scent.

Quotes

  • "I'd rather wear flowers in my hair than diamonds around my neck." - Unknown
  • "Flowers are the music of the ground. From earth's lips spoken without sound." - Edwin Curran
  • "A flower cannot blossom without sunshine, and man cannot live without love." - Max Muller

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