purple

• Farbe, die durch Mischung von Rot und Blau entsteht; oft auch für einen rötlichen Violettton verwendet.

A color that is a mixture of red and blue.

1. A1formal

   Of a color intermediate between red and blue, like that of lavender or violet.

   Violett

   • She wore a beautiful purple dress to the party.
   • The sunset turned the sky a deep purple.
   • He painted his room a light shade of purple.

   Synonymelavenderlilacmagentamauveorchidplumviolet

2. Royal or imperialB2formal

   Associated with royalty, nobility, or high status, historically because purple dye was expensive.

   Königlich

   • The king wore a purple robe during the ceremony.
   • Purple has long been considered a royal color.
   • The palace was decorated with purple banners.

   Synonymeimperialregalroyal

• Substantiv, das eine Farbe zwischen Rot und Blau bezeichnet, oft assoziiert mit Königtum, Luxus oder Kreativität.

A noun referring to a color intermediate between red and blue, often associated with royalty, luxury, or creativity.

1. A1formal

   A color intermediate between red and blue, often associated with royalty, luxury, and creativity.

   Violett

   • She painted her bedroom a deep shade of purple.
   • The sunset was a beautiful mix of purple and orange.
   • Purple is often considered a royal color.

   Synonymeamethystheliotropelavenderlilacmauvemulberryorchidplumviolet

2. Symbolic meaningB2formal

   Used to represent royalty, nobility, or high status.

   Symbolische Bedeutung

   • The king wore robes of purple to the ceremony.
   • Purple has long been associated with wealth and power.
   • In ancient times, purple dye was extremely rare and expensive.

• Verb, das bedeutet, violett zu werden oder etwas violett zu färben.

A verb meaning to become or make something purple in color.

1. Become purpleB2formal

   To become or turn purple in color.

   Purpur werden

   • His face purpled with rage during the argument.
   • The sky purpled as the sun set over the horizon.
   • The leaves begin to purple in the autumn chill.

   Synonymeempurple