ORCHIDACEOUS
12 letters · 4 syllables · adjective
Definition of ORCHIDACEOUS
Of or pertaining to orchids.
"In keeping with the orchidaceous theme of the wedding, the decorator draped the walls with lavenders and pinks."
Characterized by ostentatiousness; showy.
"The fashion press regarded her red-carpet attire with derision, calling it orchidaceous and overly designed."
Examples of ORCHIDACEOUS in a Sentence
- "In keeping with the orchidaceous theme of the wedding, the decorator draped the walls with lavenders and pinks."
- "The fashion press regarded her red-carpet attire with derision, calling it orchidaceous and overly designed."
Word Details
Is ORCHIDACEOUS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ORCHIDACEOUS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: ORCHIDACEOUS uses 12 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for ORCHIDACEOUS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | o | r | c | h | i | d | a | c | e | o | u | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 22 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ORCHIDACEOUS
100 words from the letters in ORCHIDACEOUS
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How to Use ORCHIDACEOUS in Word Games
ORCHIDACEOUS is worth 20 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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