Adjective
florid
IPA /ˈflɒrɪd/
Containing so much decoration or elaborate detail that it seems excessive.
See example sentence: florid
The wedding invitation used florid language for a very simple announcement.
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Adjective
superfluous
IPA /suːˈpɜːfluəs/
More than is needed, and therefore unnecessary.
See example sentence: superfluous
With three blankets already on the bed, a fourth seemed superfluous.
Adjective
exorbitant
IPA /ɪɡˈzɔːbɪtənt/
Far higher than is reasonable, especially when describing a price or charge.
See example sentence: exorbitant
We refused to pay the hotel's exorbitant parking fee.
Adjective
decadent
IPA /ˈdekədənt/
Overly focused on pleasure and luxury, with little concern for responsibility or moral standards.
See example sentence: decadent
The novel follows a decadent family that spends its fortune on endless parties.
Adjective
inordinate
IPA /ɪnˈɔːdɪnət/
Much greater than is reasonable, usual or expected, especially in the amount of time, money or effort involved.
See example sentence: inordinate
We spent an inordinate amount of time looking for a parking space.
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