Pronunciation

/vɪˈoʊlət/

Definitions

Noun

• A flower: A small, typically purple or blue, fragrant flower with a single petal, often symbolizing love and admiration.
• A color: A bluish-purple color, similar to that of the flower.
• A shade of purple: Violet is a specific hue on the color spectrum.

Verb

• To admire: To show great liking or appreciation for something, often in terms of its beauty or uniqueness.
• To be a shade of: To have a certain violet tint or hue.

Adjective

• Of a deep purple color: Describing something with a rich, dark purple shade.
• Related to violets: Pertaining to the flower or its characteristics.

Adverb

• Violetly: In a violet manner, characterized by the color or quality.

Phrases

• “She wore a dress of violet hue.”
• “The sunset painted the sky a beautiful violet.”
• “The violet petals of the flower were delicate and fragrant.”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The garden was filled with a profusion of violets.”
• Verb: “She admired the violet tones in the sunset.”
• Adjective: “The bedroom walls were painted a soothing violet shade.”
• Adverb: “He spoke violetly about his love for nature.”

Synonyms

• Purple
• Lilac
• Indigo
• Mauve
• Ultraviolet (as a scientific term)
• Fuchsia (a related pink-purple color)