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purple
01
having the color of most ripe eggplants
Examples
I carefully peeled the purple eggplant to cook it for dinner.
She used a purple pen to write in her journal.
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.
The author 's purple style made the narrative feel more showy than substantive.
Purple
01
a color resulting from mixing red and blue, often associated with richness, royalty, and creativity
Examples
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.
02
a high-ranking position, often linked to royalty, nobility, or authority
Examples
Only those of purple could sit at the king ’s table.
The city ’s laws were largely influenced by those holding the purple.
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.
His closet was filled with purples in various textures and styles.
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.
He adjusted his purple before addressing the congregation at the cathedral.
to purple
Examples
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.
Examples
The leaves began to purple as autumn approached.
Her cheeks would purple with embarrassment whenever she was the center of attention.
Lexical Tree
purpleness
purplish
purple
