Synonyms for purply

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livid · purplish

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Adjective

Definitions

1. adj. 1

   Of or having somewhat of a purple color or hue.

Related words

Other spellings

purpley

Example sentences

• livid The section chief was really livid. What did you do?
• purplish Some purplish fish are swimming fast in the creek.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

5 letters

livid²

8 letters

purplish², purplely

12 letters

purpurescent

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (livid² = 2 syllables).