Definition

Describing something that does not have flowers or is lacking in flowers.

Example

The garden looked bare and flowerless during the winter months.

Conversation

Did you see the garden at the park?

Yeah, but it looked a bit flowerless compared to last year.

I know! I miss all the colors and scents.

Same here, hopefully, it gets more blooms soon.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Flowerless → It is formed from "flower" (from Old English *flōwre*, meaning the reproductive structure of a plant) and "-less" (meaning without). The word "flowerless" means without flowers or lacking flowers.

Memory Tip

Think of a plant that is 'without' ('-less') its 'reproductive structure' ('flower') — that's why flowerless means lacking flowers.

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