empurple

/ɛmˈpɜr.pəl, -ˈpɝr-/

Definitions

1. verb

to cause or become purple, especially in the face or skin, often due to anger or emotion

“She began to empurple with rage as she heard the news.”

2. verb

to make or become purple in color

“The sunset began to empurple the sky.”

3. noun

the quality of being purple or having a purple appearance

“The empurple of the sunset was breathtaking.”

Synonyms

  • flush
  • purple

Antonyms

  • bleach
  • pale