Purpling: meaning, definitions and examples

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purpling

 

[ ˈpɜːrplɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

color transformation

Purpling refers to the process of something changing or becoming purple in color. This term can be used to describe various phenomena, such as the changing color of leaves in autumn or the appearance of certain flowers. In artistic and creative contexts, purpling may refer to the mixing of colors that result in purple hues. The word captures a dynamic transformation, highlighting the beauty of color variation in nature.

Synonyms

coloring, hue, tinting.

Examples of usage

  • The leaves are purpling as autumn approaches.
  • The artist achieved a purpling effect using multiple shades.
  • The sunset started purpling the sky with its warm tones.

Translations

Translations of the word "purpling" in other languages:

🇵🇹 purplando

🇮🇳 बैंगनी करना

🇩🇪 purpurn

🇮🇩 menjadi ungu

🇺🇦 пурпурніти

🇵🇱 purpurowieć

🇯🇵 紫色になる

🇫🇷 pourprer

🇪🇸 púrpura

🇹🇷 morarmak

🇰🇷 보라색으로 만들다

🇸🇦 تحويل إلى اللون الأرجواني

🇨🇿 purpurovat

🇸🇰 purpurovať

🇨🇳 变成紫色

🇸🇮 purpurneti

🇮🇸 purpurast

🇰🇿 күлгін түске айналу

🇬🇪 მოსწრაფება

🇦🇿 bənövşəyi olmaq

🇲🇽 púrpura

Etymology

The word 'purpling' is derived from the Middle English term 'purplen', which itself comes from the Old French 'porpre' and Latin 'purpureus', meaning 'purple'. The use of 'purple' as a color term can be traced back to ancient civilizations where it held significant cultural and historical value. Purple was often associated with royalty, nobility, and luxury due to the expensive dyes required to produce the color. As a result, the term 'purpling' has evolved over time to encompass not just the color itself, but also the beautiful transformations observed in nature and art. The use of 'purpling' in contemporary language may also reflect a broader appreciation for color theory and artistic expression.