floridity

/flɔˈrɪdəti/
noun
  1. The quality of being very fancy, showy, or decorated with too much detail, especially in writing or speech.
    • She preferred simple language over the floridity of old-fashioned poetry.
    • The critic complained about the floridity of the novel's descriptions.
    • The floridity of his speech made it hard to follow his main point.
  2. A red or flushed color, especially of the skin or face.
    • The floridity of his cheeks showed he had been out in the cold wind.
    • Her floridity increased when she became embarrassed.
    • The doctor noted the floridity of the patient's complexion as a sign of fever.
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