floral
floral — adjective
1. made from natural flowers, or having images or patterns of flowers printed, wove
made from natural flowers, or having images or patterns of flowers printed, woven, or painted onto the surface of something.
The bride carried a floral bouquet of white roses and lavender.
collocation: floral bouquet
Lien chose a floral wallpaper with small pink blossoms for her bedroom.
collocation: floral wallpaper
The floral arrangement on the dining table included sunflowers and daisies.
Jabari wore a floral shirt to the summer party.
- flowery
more informal than 'floral'; can also mean overly decorated or ornate
- flower-patterned
refers specifically to decorative patterns rather than real flowers
- botanical
broader in meaning, relating to plants in general; less common in fashion contexts
文法句型
floral + noun
be + floral
floral — noun
1. a smell or fragrance that reminds you of flowers, especially used to describe a
a smell or fragrance that reminds you of flowers, especially used to describe a type of perfume or scented product.
This perfume is a light floral with notes of rose and jasmine.
countable noun for fragrance type
The candle gave off a gentle floral that reminded Eve of her grandmother's garden.
Yara prefers a soft floral over heavy, musky scents.
Aarav chose a fresh floral for the soap because the citrus scent was too strong.
- floral scent
more everyday phrasing; 'floral' alone is more compact and typical of perfume industry jargon
- floral perfume
specifically refers to a perfumed product rather than the smell itself
- flower fragrance
less common in perfume descriptions; sounds more literal
文法句型
a/an + [adjective] + floral
[adjective] + floral + of + [flower names]
用法筆記
This sense typically appears with an adjective before it to describe the type of fragrance (e.g. 'a light floral', 'a sweet floral'). It is more common in product descriptions and perfume reviews than in everyday conversation.
2. a design or decoration based on flowers, or fabric, wallpaper, or other material
a design or decoration based on flowers, or fabric, wallpaper, or other material that has such a pattern printed or woven onto it.
Hannah picked a cotton dress with a bright floral for the wedding.
noun sense: pattern on fabric
The sofa was covered in a vintage floral in shades of blue and yellow.
Wei chose a subtle floral for the living room wallpaper.
The kitchen curtains had a cheerful yellow floral that made the room feel sunny.
- floral print
more precise for printed fabrics; 'floral' alone is broader
- flower pattern
more literal and everyday; less common in design-industry language
- floral design
emphasises the artistic composition rather than the pattern repeat
文法句型
a/an + [adjective] + floral
in a + [adjective] + floral
用法筆記
Commonly used in fashion and interior design. The noun 'floral' is a shortened form of 'floral pattern' or 'floral print', and is almost always modified by an adjective that describes the style (bold, subtle, vintage, bright).
3. a painting, drawing, or other artwork in which flowers are the main subject.
a painting, drawing, or other artwork in which flowers are the main subject.
The museum displayed a seventeenth-century Dutch floral in the main gallery.
historical reference: century + school + floral
Élise hung a watercolour floral above the fireplace in her study.
The gallery's collection includes several small florals from the Impressionist period.
Ryan bought a small oil floral at the charity auction to hang in his hallway.
- flower painting
more everyday phrasing; 'floral' is more concise and typical of art-world terminology
- flower piece
traditional art-historical term, especially for Dutch still-life paintings
- botanical illustration
scientific rather than artistic; emphasises accuracy over aesthetics
文法句型
a/an + [time period/style] + floral
[adjective] + florals (plural)
用法筆記
Most common in art-historical and museum contexts. The plural 'florals' is frequently used when referring to a collection or body of work. This sense is more formal than the others and rarely appears in casual conversation.