flow·ery \ˈflau̇(ə)rē, -ri, esp in the South -au̇wər-\adjective Etymology: Middle English floury, from flour flower + -y — more at flower 1. a.: relating to or covered with flowers < a flowery field > b.: suggesting or like that of a flower < a flowery odor > < a light flowery wine > 2. a.of language: ornate and florid : characterized by much use of figures < a flowery farewell speech > b.: inclined to the use of flowery language < a flowery speaker >