florid complexion
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describes a reddish skin, often from high blood pressure or drinking
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- Years of heavy drinking had given him a florid complexion.
- His florid complexion betrayed his years of outdoor work.
- The doctor noted the patient's florid complexion and high blood pressure.
- The gentleman had a naturally florid complexion that made him appear robust.
- He was a stout man with a florid complexion and a booming laugh.
- Her florid complexion deepened when she realized her mistake.
- After years of working outdoors, the farmer had a permanently florid complexion.
- Despite his age, he maintained a healthy florid complexion.
- His florid complexion became even more pronounced when he was angry.
- The cold wind gave everyone a florid complexion by evening.
- Despite his florid complexion, he insisted he was in perfect health.
- His florid complexion contrasted sharply with his pale colleagues.
- The stereotype of the jolly innkeeper often includes a florid complexion.
- She inherited her father's florid complexion and cheerful disposition.
- She grew concerned about her father's increasingly florid complexion.
- The politician's florid complexion grew even redder during the heated debate.
- A florid complexion can sometimes be a side effect of certain medications.
- After the long hike, we all had a florid complexion from the exertion.
- The portrait captured his florid complexion with alarming accuracy.
- His florid complexion was a sign of his passionate temperament.