purple
Pronunciation
/ˈpɝːpəl/
/ˈpɜːpəl/

Definition & Meaning of "purple"in English

purple
01

having the color of most ripe eggplants

purple definition and meaning
Examples
I carefully peeled the purple eggplant to cook it for dinner.
02

referring to writing or speech that is excessively elaborate or ornate, often overly embellished

Examples
The novel was criticized for its purple prose, with overly elaborate descriptions.
Purple
01

a color resulting from mixing red and blue, often associated with richness, royalty, and creativity

purple definition and meaning
Examples
The walls of the room were painted a deep shade of purple, creating a cozy ambiance.
02

a high-ranking position, often linked to royalty, nobility, or authority

Examples
Only those of purple could sit at the king ’s table.
03

a garment or fabric dyed in shades of purple, often associated with royalty or luxury

Examples
She wore a stunning purple to the gala, catching everyone's attention.
3.1

the traditional ceremonial robes worn by a cardinal, named for their rich, deep purple hue resembling Tyrian purple

Examples
The cardinal 's purple stood out among the sea of black and white robes.
to purple
01

to color or dye something in shades of purple

Transitive
Examples
She decided to purple the fabric to match the theme of the party.
02

to turn or become purple in color

Intransitive
Examples
The leaves began to purple as autumn approached.
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