purplish

adjective
UK: /ˈpɜːplɪʃ/
US: /ˈpɜːrpəlɪʃ/

  1. Having a color that is a mix of purple and another color, or somewhat like purple.

    1. The sky turned purplish at sunset.
    2. The artist used a purplish hue to create a mysterious atmosphere in the painting.

Synonyms

mauve lilac violet

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "purplish" is /ˈpɜːplɪʃ/ in British English and /ˈpɜːrpəlɪʃ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "purplish": mauve, lilac, violet.

Example usage of "purplish": "The sky turned purplish at sunset.". More examples on the page.