Purple Definition & Meaning
purple
- adjective
- of a color intermediate between red and blue
- excessively elaborate or showily expressed; "a writer of empurpled literature"; "many purple passages"; "an over- embellished story of the fish that got away"
- belonging to or befitting a supreme ruler; "golden age of imperial splendor"; "purple tyrant"; "regal attire"; "treated with royal acclaim"; "the royal carriage of a stag's head"
- noun
- a purple color or pigment
- of imperial status; "he was born to the purple"
- verb
- become purple
- color purple
"Purple" in song lyrics
See how purple is used in real songs:
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"Test the circle, beat you till your purple"
Beanie Sigel f/ Journalist, Major Figgas — Philly's Finest -
"The vehicle stayed loaded, with a lil' something purple"
Big Moe f/ Noke D, Toya — Moe Life -
"and my kin folk Po-yo always on that purple"
Big Moe f/ Big Pokey, D-Gotti, Project Pat — Purple Stuff (Remix)
Words that rhyme with purple
Usage tips for "purple"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "purple" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for purple to find words that pair well.