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purple
01
viola
having the color of most ripe eggplants
Example
I carefully peeled the purple eggplant to cook it for dinner.
She used a purple pen to write in her journal.
The book on the shelf had a purple cover.
02
prosa fiorita, prosa elaborata
referring to writing or speech that is excessively elaborate or ornate, often overly embellished
Example
The novel was criticized for its purple prose, with overly elaborate descriptions.
The author 's purple style made the narrative feel more showy than substantive.
The speech 's purple rhetoric added flair but distracted from the main points.
Purple
01
porpora, viola
a color resulting from mixing red and blue, often associated with richness, royalty, and creativity
Example
The walls of the room were painted a deep shade of purple, creating a cozy ambiance.
The room was decorated in shades of purple, giving it a regal appearance.
She admired the deep purple of the sunset as it painted the sky.
02
porpora, viola
a high-ranking position, often linked to royalty, nobility, or authority
Example
Only those of purple could sit at the king ’s table.
The city ’s laws were largely influenced by those holding the purple.
Only a handful of men had ever ascended to the purple in the empire's long history.
03
una porpora, un vestito porpora
a garment or fabric dyed in shades of purple, often associated with royalty or luxury
Example
She wore a stunning purple to the gala, catching everyone's attention.
His closet was filled with purples in various textures and styles.
The team ’s new uniform featured a bold purple, symbolizing their school ’s pride.
3.1
porpora, viola
the traditional ceremonial robes worn by a cardinal, named for their rich, deep purple hue resembling Tyrian purple
Example
The cardinal 's purple stood out among the sea of black and white robes.
He adjusted his purple before addressing the congregation at the cathedral.
The newly appointed cardinal was presented with his purple during the ceremony.
to purple
01
tingere di viola, colorare di viola
to color or dye something in shades of purple
Transitive
Example
She decided to purple the fabric to match the theme of the party.
The artist purples the sky in his painting, giving it a magical twilight hue.
They purpled the old curtains to give them a fresh, royal appearance.
Example
The leaves began to purple as autumn approached.
Her cheeks would purple with embarrassment whenever she was the center of attention.
The sky purples at dusk, creating a beautiful transition from day to night.
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