Definitions

1. noun

a dark red to reddish-blue colour.

“The sunset produced a beautiful purple sky.”

2. adjective

having a dark red to reddish-blue colour.

“She wore a purple dress to the party.”

3. adverb

to a dark red to reddish-blue degree.

“The flowers were purplish in the garden.”

4. verb

to dye or colour (something) purple.

“The artist will purple the painting.”