Definition

The quality of being full of flowers or having a lot of decorative language.

Example

The poem was criticized for its floweriness, as some felt it was too elaborate and not straightforward enough.

Conversation

Have you noticed the floweriness in her writing lately?

Yeah, it really adds a nice touch to her stories.

I think it makes them more enjoyable to read.

Definitely! It brings a lot of color to her prose.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Floweriness → It is formed from "flower" (from Old English *flōwre*, meaning the bloom of a plant) and "-iness" (meaning the quality of being). The word "floweriness" refers to the quality or state of being flowery or having the characteristics of flowers.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'flower' which represents the bloom of a plant, and remember that 'floweriness' means the quality of being like a flower.

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