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The synonyms of “Violet” are: purple, purplish, reddish blue
Violet as a Noun
Definitions of "Violet" as a noun
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “violet” as a noun can have the following definitions:
- Used in names of similar-flowered plants of other families, e.g. African violet.
- A variable color that lies beyond blue in the spectrum.
- A bluish-purple colour seen at the end of the spectrum opposite red.
- A herbaceous plant of temperate regions, typically having purple, blue, or white five-petalled flowers, one petal of which forms a landing pad for pollinating insects.
- Any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers.
Synonyms of "Violet" as a noun (1 Word)
| reddish blue | The sodium salt of amobarbital that is used as a barbiturate; used as a sedative and a hypnotic. |
Usage Examples of "Violet" as a noun
- A beautiful blue with a tinge of violet.
Violet as an Adjective
Definitions of "Violet" as an adjective
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “violet” as an adjective can have the following definitions:
- Of a color intermediate between red and blue.
- Of a bluish-purple colour.
Synonyms of "Violet" as an adjective (2 Words)
| purple | Excessively elaborate or showily expressed. Purple tyrant. |
| purplish | Of a color intermediate between red and blue. |
Usage Examples of "Violet" as an adjective
- Her almost violet eyes were a bit startling.
