purplish

adjective

pur·​plish ˈpər-p(ə-)lish 

: somewhat purple

Examples of purplish in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

From top to bottom the colors are dark orange, orange, pale orange, white, light pink, pink, and dark or purplish pink. — Brian Duignan, Encyclopedia Britannica, 25 Aug. 2026

Ornamental cabbage is another plant that both experts highly recommended adding to your garden for its bluish green, purplish hues. — Mallory Carra, The Spruce, 18 Aug. 2026

Look for the spot at 10555 Mission Road with penny tile and purplish-blue accents. — Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026

This cultivar of the Southeast native sweetshrub has rich purplish-red foliage that holds its color through hot Southern summers. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 24 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1562, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

purplish

adjective

pur·​plish ˈpər-p(ə-)lish 

: somewhat purple