1
: of, relating to, or depicting flowers
a floral display
a floral design
2
: of or relating to a flora
floral diversity
: a design or picture in which flowers predominate
Examples of floral in a Sentence
Adjective
a floral pattern in wallpaper
The wine has a floral aroma.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
The Aussie style is typically bone-dry with rapier-sharp acidity, chalk-dust texture, and delicate citrus and floral flavors.
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Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 6 Mar. 2025
Are bold florals preferable to florals that blend into the background?
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Adjective
The wine features peach, lime, tropical fruits and floral notes with a smooth, slightly oaked finish.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
The Aussie style is typically bone-dry with rapier-sharp acidity, chalk-dust texture, and delicate citrus and floral flavors.
—Christina Pickard, Bon Appétit, 5 Mar. 2025
Noun
While the first three are eye-catching due to their high saturation, Hydrangea, like Cherry Blossom, is more subdued — also paying homage to florals and fitting right into the perennial pastel trend seen across fashion, beauty packaging, and home decor during spring.
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 6 Mar. 2025
Are bold florals preferable to florals that blend into the background?
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025
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“Floral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/floral. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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