Floral describes anything related to flowers or decorated with flower patterns. A floral dress has flowers printed or embroidered on it. A floral arrangement is a carefully designed collection of flowers in a vase. When you smell a floral scent, you're detecting the fragrance of roses, jasmine, lilacs, or other blossoms.

You'll see floral used to describe patterns on wallpaper, curtains, or upholstery. Interior designers might choose floral fabrics to make a room feel fresh and cheerful. Perfumes often have floral notes, meaning they capture the smell of flowers like gardenia or orange blossom. Even flavors can be described as floral: certain teas and honeys have a delicate, flower-like taste that people call floral.

The opposite might be geometric patterns (circles, squares, lines) or plain, solid colors. When something is described as floral, expect flowers to be the main theme or inspiration.