floridness

/ˈflɔrɪdnəs/
noun
  1. The quality of being very fancy, complicated, or decorated, especially in language or style.
    • The floridness of his speech made it hard for the audience to follow his main point.
    • She preferred simple writing and avoided the floridness of Victorian novels.
    • The floridness of the architecture included gold trim and carved angels on every wall.
  2. A red or flushed complexion, often indicating health or strong emotion.
    • The doctor noted the floridness of the patient's face as a sign of fever.
    • The floridness of his cheeks showed he had been running in the cold wind.
    • Her floridness increased as she became embarrassed by the compliment.
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