florid (adj.)

  1. elaborately or excessively ornamented; flamboyant handwriting; the senators florid speech

    [ Syn: aureate , flamboyant ]

  2. inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life; a ruddy complexion; Santas rubicund cheeks; a fresh and sanguine complexion

    [ Syn: rubicund , ruddy , sanguine ]

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