Florid (adjective)

1. Having a red or flushed complexion.
2. Having a rich and ornate style, especially in language or decoration.
3. Elaborate or ornate in style or language.

Origin:

Mid 16th century: from latin floridus "flourishing, flowery", from flos, flor- "flower".

Examples:

1. She had a florid complexion.
2. The florid prose was hard to follow.
3. The florid decoration was typical of the Baroque period.
4. The florid language was used to impress the audience.
5. The florid writing style was not to everyone's taste.