purplish

adjective

pur·plish ˈpər-p(ə-)lish

: somewhat purple

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The 5 to 7-lobed leaves emerge a purplish-brown and turn green. — Judy Nauseef, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026 Moon Jellies are translucent with a purplish hue that are found up and down the coast. — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2026 Sajani is purple and Sarah’s sarong is a light purplish, close to indigo. — Literary Hub, 29 May 2026 The affected area may appear bright red, dark pink, purplish, grayish, or dark brown, depending on your skin tone. — Alyssa Sparacino, Glamour, 29 May 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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