Synonyms of purple

purple

adjective

ˈpər-pəl 

as in rhetorical

full of fine words and fancy expressions

an overwritten novel with far too many purple patches

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rhetorical
• ornate
• flowery
• florid
• aureate
• eloquent
• grandiloquent
• high-sounding
• excessive
• magnific
• highfalutin
• high-flown
• inflated
• boastful
• affected
• bloated
• grandiose
• pretentious
• flattering
• bombastic
• pompous
• stilted
• fancy-pants
• fulsome
• bookish
• learned
• lofty
• elevated
• inkhorn

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• plain
• prosaic
• bald
• direct
• simple
• lean
• spare
• stark
• unadorned
• natural
• matter-of-fact
• unpoetic
• straightforward
• unaffected
• unpretentious
• plainspoken

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of purple

Some selections remain a single color, while others open purple, rose, or pink and fade to white the next day, giving you two colors on one plant. — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 7 July 2026

The model rocked a feathery pink strapless top, with hues of burgundy and purple, and a flowy skirt. — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 7 July 2026

This two-pack comes in easy-to-spot colors like hot pink, neon green, bright purple, pretty lavender, royal blue, yellow, and orange, for lots of variety that will stand out on any baggage claim. — Emily Hochberg, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026

Boosted by a block heel, the shoes were coordinated with her Versace look including a gold bustier, glittering purple shorts and a purple jacket. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 6 July 2026