Pronunciation

/prɜːpl/

Definitions

• Adjective: A color intermediate between red and blue, having a bluish-violet hue. (CIE color space: x ≈ 0.57, y ≈ 0.13)
• Noun: A shade of this color, often associated with royalty or luxury. (Example: “The purple velvet curtains added elegance to the room.”)

Phrases

• “Wear purple” can mean to choose this color as part of one’s attire.
• “A purple sunset” describes a beautiful, colorful sky at dusk.
• “Purple prose” is a term used to describe overly ornate or flowery language.

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “The bride wore a stunning purple gown for her wedding.”
• Noun: “The artist mixed various shades of purple to create a vibrant abstract painting.”
• Adjective phrase: “The purple mountains majestically rose in the distance.”

Synonyms

• Violet
• Lilac
• Mauve
• Amethyst
• Royal

Antonyms

• Red
• Blue
• Yellow
• Green
• White
• Black

Note: Purple is primarily an adjective and occasionally a noun, not a verb or interjection. The concept of “purple-vining” or “purple-ing” does not exist in common English usage.