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Florid vs Rhetorical - What's the difference?

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Florid is a related term of rhetorical.


As adjectives the difference between florid and rhetorical

is that florid is having a rosy or pale red colour; ruddy while rhetorical is part of or similar to rhetoric, which is the use of language as a means to persuade.

florid

English

Adjective

(head)
  • Having a rosy or pale red colour; ruddy.
  • Elaborately ornate; flowery.
  • In a blatant, vivid, or highly disorganized state.
    • Florid psychosis.

    rhetorical

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Part of or similar to rhetoric, which is the use of language as a means to persuade.
    • A rhetorical question , for example, is one used merely to make a point, with no response expected.
  • Not earnest, or presented only for the purpose of an argument

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