violet

noun
UK: /ˈvaɪələt/
US: /ˈvaɪələt/

  1. A flower that is typically purple or bluish-purple.

    1. She picked a violet from the garden, such a pretty flower.
    2. The field was full of violets, creating a beautiful purple carpet.

  2. A color that is a dark purple.

    1. Her dress was a beautiful violet color that suited her well.
    2. The sunset painted the sky with shades of orange, pink, and violet.

Synonyms

purple mauve lilac
violet adjective

  1. Of a dark purple color.

    1. She wore a violet scarf, a nice color for her.
    2. The twilight sky displayed a violet hue, very peaceful at night.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "violet" in English means: A flower that is typically purple or bluish-purple., A color that is a dark purple..

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

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

Example usage of "violet": "She picked a violet from the garden, such a pretty flower.". More examples on the page.