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Purplish

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

Definition

having a slightly purple color

Synonyms & similar words

purple violet purple lavender violet mauve lilac plum-colored reddish-purple blueish-purple pinkish-purple magenta amethyst berry-colored grape-colored mulberry-colored wine-colored aubergine eggplant-colored orchid periwinkle heather

Example sentences

  1. Her dress had a purplish hue.
  2. The flowers in the garden were purplish and beautiful.
  3. The sunset painted the sky in a purplish shade.
  4. He mixed blue and red paint to create a purplish color.
  5. The fruit had a purplish skin and tasted delicious.

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  • “The color of springtime is in the flowers; the color of winter is in the imagination.” - Terri Guillemets
  • “We are all fools in love.” - Jane Austen
  • “Life is short, and it's up to you to make it sweet.” - Sarah Louise Delany

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