purple
/ˈpɜrpəl/
adjective
- Having a color that is a mixture of red and blue, like the color of lavender or grapes.
- The sunset turned the sky a deep shade of purple.
- She wore a beautiful purple dress to the party.
- He painted his bedroom walls a soft purple color.
- Describing writing or speech that is overly fancy or dramatic.
- Critics said the novel was ruined by its purple descriptions.
- His speech was full of purple language, with too many flowery adjectives.
- The author's purple prose made the simple story hard to read.
Synonyms
noun
- The color that is a mixture of red and blue.
- Her favorite color is purple, especially the lighter shades.
- Purple is often associated with royalty and luxury.
- The artist mixed red and blue to create a vibrant purple.