Purplest: meaning, definitions and examples
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purplest
[ ˈpɜːrpləst ]
color description
Purplest is the superlative form of purple, indicating the highest degree of this color. It is often used to describe objects or items that exhibit an intense or vivid shade of purple, making them stand out. In artistic contexts, purplest may refer to the use of the color in paintings, textiles, and designs to evoke emotions or themes. The word can also be employed when comparing different shades or hues of purple, denoting the one that is most vividly purple.
Synonyms
deepest purple, most purple, richest purple
Examples of usage
- This flower is the purplest in the garden.
- She wore the purplest dress at the party.
- The sunset was the purplest I've ever seen.
- They painted the wall in the purplest shade available.
Translations
Translations of the word "purplest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais roxo
🇮🇳 सबसे बैंगनी
🇩🇪 lila
🇮🇩 paling ungu
🇺🇦 найфіолетовіший
🇵🇱 najbardziej fioletowy
🇯🇵 最も紫
🇫🇷 le plus violet
🇪🇸 el más púrpura
🇹🇷 en mor
🇰🇷 가장 보라색
🇸🇦 أكثر بنفسجي
🇨🇿 nejfialovější
🇸🇰 najfialovejší
🇨🇳 最紫
🇸🇮 največji vijolični
🇮🇸 það er fjólublátt
🇰🇿 ең күлгін
🇬🇪 ყველაზე იისფერი
🇦🇿 ən bənövşəyi
🇲🇽 el más púrpura
Etymology
The word 'purple' originates from the Latin word 'purpura', which referred to a dye extracted from marine mollusks and was associated with royalty in ancient times due to its rarity and cost. The use of the term 'purplest' as a comparative and superlative form likely developed from the established pattern of English adjectives. Throughout history, purple has remained a symbol of power, nobility, and luxury, and the evolution of 'purplest' reinforces the significance of this color in various cultures. The superlative construction reflects the tendency in English to modify adjectives to express varying degrees of quality. Its emergence in the English language showcases the complex interplay of color perception and semantic development.