adjective
florid
Reddish or flushed in complexion.
His florid face stands out against his crisp white shirt.
Etymology
The Latin adjective means flowering or blooming. Applied to a face, it suggests a strong bloom of color, especially a reddish or flushed complexion.
More examples
- The portrait captures her florid complexion.
- After an hour in the heat, his cheeks look unusually florid.
- He has a florid face even in winter.
Forms
florid · more florid · most florid