Synonyms for

Purple

Verb / ˈpɜ:pʌl / Another word for purple — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a color intermediate between red and blue

Synonyms & similar words

purpurate imperial violet royal purplish overembellished regal majestic empurple empurpled purpleness violet lavender lilac mauve plum amethyst berry eggplant grape mulberry orchid periwinkle pomegranate raisin wine mulberry magenta fuchsia crimson ruby

Synonyms by register

Formal

violet amaranthine

Informal

lavender plum

Literary

royal Tyrian

Antonyms

yellow orange green white black brown

Common collocations

  • deep purple
  • royal purple
  • light purple
  • dark purple
  • purple haze
  • purple reign
  • purple prose

Word family

noun purple
verb purple
adjective purple

Usage note

While 'purple' can refer to a specific color, it is also associated with royalty, luxury, and sometimes extravagance or excessive ornamentation ('purple prose').

Example sentences

  1. The grapes are purple.
  2. She wore a purple dress to the party.
  3. My favorite color is purple.
  4. The flowers in the garden are purple.
  5. The sunset was a beautiful shade of purple.

Quotes

  • 'I think it pisses God off if you walk by the color purple in a field somewhere and don't notice it.' - Alice Walker
  • 'I can be jubilant one moment and pensive the next, and a cloud could go by and make that happen. Purple does that a lot: It just sits there looking regal and superior, then has the nerve to go psycho on you.' - Prince
  • 'I'd like a purple suit', said Harry. 'We don't have any purple suits', said the shopkeeper. 'Only green, yellow and red.' - Michael Rosen

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