Mary Gaitskill

It's scary to me to watch the world around us get less and less physical while in the imaginary world of pop culture, aggressive impulses and fear reactions are floridly, furiously stoked and indulged.

American Novelist

Ethan Coen

We loved the language in Cormac McCarthy's 'No Country,' which is really about the region, while in 'True Grit' it's more about period: people did speak more formally and floridly.

American Director

Use 'floridly' to describe scenes or clothing that are very elaborate and full of decorative elements.

Visual Imagery

'Floridly' is useful in literature when setting a scene or describing a character with lavish detail.

Creative Writing

'Floridly' could overwhelm the listener if used for everyday descriptions. Use it for special, noteworthy items.

Avoid Overuse

When describing someone, use 'floridly' to indicate they have a vibrant, healthy glow, often from physical activity.

Visual Clues

'Floridly' can imply health or vitality, especially when it comes to complexion.

Sign of Health

Be aware that describing something as 'floridly' can imply that it's overly complicated or showy in a negative way.

Negative Connotation

Use 'floridly' to evoke a sense of being overwhelmed by too much decoration or detail.

Sensory Overload

'Floridly' can be a critique of someone's speaking or writing style, suggesting it's unnecessarily ornate.

Critique of Style

 crouched down covered my face and began shaking all around me I sensed evil beings poised with daggers they'd sliced me up in thin slices or make me swallow hot coals Kaplan would later describe me as quote writhing in agony even in this state what he accurately described as acutely and floridly psychotic I refused