VIOLET: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for VIOLET?

Need another word that means the same as “violet”? Find 3 synonyms for “violet” in this overview.

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)

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)

Usage Examples of "Violet" as an adjective

• Her almost violet eyes were a bit startling.