purplish

adjective

pur·plish ˈpər-p(ə-)lish

: somewhat purple

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From top to bottom the colors are dark orange, orange, pale orange, white, light pink, pink, and dark or purplish pink. — Brian Duignan, Encyclopedia Britannica, 25 Aug. 2026 Ornamental cabbage is another plant that both experts highly recommended adding to your garden for its bluish green, purplish hues. — Mallory Carra, The Spruce, 18 Aug. 2026 Look for the spot at 10555 Mission Road with penny tile and purplish-blue accents. — Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026 This cultivar of the Southeast native sweetshrub has rich purplish-red foliage that holds its color through hot Southern summers. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for purplish

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1562, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of purplish was in 1562

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purplish

adjective

pur·plish ˈpər-p(ə-)lish

: somewhat purple

purplish

adjective

Examples of purplish in a Sentence

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