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2 | 41% | 9 | Representing the most excessively flowery and embellished prose | |
3 | 41% | 9 | Flowery prose in romantic novels | |
Flowery Speech Or Prose Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
AUREATE which was last seen in the The Guardian Speedy crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
AUREATE
Updated: October 15, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "AUREATE" which means:
- adjective satellite
- • Elaborately or excessively ornamented
- • Having the deep slightly brownish color of gold adjective
- • Golden in color or shine.
- • Of language: characterized by the use of (excessively) ornamental or grandiose terms, often of latin or french origin.
An example sentence would be:
- • "He was honored with an aureate medal for his achievements in sports."
- • "The poet adorned his verses with aureate imagery and language."
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The Guardian Speedy07 Jan 2007 | Across 23 | |
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