Did you watch the mayor's speech last night?

It was a very flowery speech.

No, I didn't.

But let's talk more about the term flowery speech.

Now, flowery speech is used to describe a speech or writing that uses too many complicated words or phrases in an effort to impress.

We can say, many politicians like to use flowery speech.

We can also say, Steve's writing is hard to understand because he likes to use flowery speech.

Now, I've taught English for many years, and I always tell my students to write and talk clearly, not to use complicated words or phrases just to sound more skillful.

Yes, this is a temptation many non-native language speakers have when they are speaking or writing using a new language.

Yes, that is true, but in English, simple and clear is usually better.

Avoiding flowery speech.

Helps others understand your intentions better.

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Many politicians like to use flowery speech.

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