Definitions

1. adjective

having or showing a color that is near to purple in hue, but not quite purple.

“The flowers in the garden had a purplish tint to them.”

2. noun

a color that is near to purple in hue, but not quite purple.

“The artist mixed a purplish hue on her palette.”

3. adverb

in a way that is near to purple in hue, but not quite purple.

“The sunset was purplish in the distance.”