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Purple: meaning, definitions and examples

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purple

 

[ ˈpɜːrpl ]

Adjective
Oxford 3000 Color
Context #1 | Adjective

color

of a color intermediate between red and blue.

Synonyms

lavender, mauve, violet

Examples of usage

  • The sky turned a deep purple as the sun set.
  • She wore a beautiful purple dress to the party.

Translations

Translations of the word "purple" in other languages:

🇵🇹 roxo

🇮🇳 बैंगनी

🇩🇪 lila

🇮🇩 ungu

🇺🇦 фіолетовий

🇵🇱 fioletowy

🇯🇵 紫 (むらさき)

🇫🇷 violet

🇪🇸 morado

🇹🇷 mor

🇰🇷 보라색 (borasaek)

🇸🇦 أرجواني

🇨🇿 fialová

🇸🇰 fialová

🇨🇳 紫色 (zǐsè)

🇸🇮 vijolična

🇮🇸 fjólublár

🇰🇿 күлгін

🇬🇪 იისფერი

🇦🇿 bənövşəyi

🇲🇽 morado

Word origin

The word 'purple' originates from the Old English word 'purpul', which came from the Latin 'purpura'. Purple has long been associated with royalty and power due to the rarity and expense of the dye used to produce the color. In ancient times, purple dye was made from the mucus of sea snails, making it a luxurious and highly sought-after color.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,064 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.