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Definition of purplish

purplish

/ˈpɝːplɪʃ/
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• adjective

1

Somewhat purple in color; having a slight shade or tint of purple.

Example

"The evening sky turned a soft, purplish hue just after the sun dipped below the horizon."

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• Nearby Words

purple glossy snake
purple martin
purple tang
purplish
purply
purport
purported

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Purplish. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/purplish
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