violet
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈvaɪələt/
violet means: A purple color, often with a slightly blue shade.
noun
PURPLE COLORB1
A purple color, often with a slightly blue shade.
- Violet is her favorite color.
- The artist mixed blue and red to make violet.
- The sky changed from pink to violet.
SMALL FLOWERB2
A small plant with delicate flowers, often purple, blue, or white.
- A violet grew beside the path.
- She planted violets under the tree.
- The little violets flower in early spring.
adjective
PURPLEB1
Having a purple color, often with a slightly blue shade.
- She wore a violet scarf.
- The flowers have pale violet petals.
- A violet light shone through the window.
Questions about violet
What does violet mean?
A purple color, often with a slightly blue shade.
What is violet in other languages?
Türkçe: menekşe rengi · Español: violeta · Français: violet · Deutsch: Violett · Italiano: violetto · 日本語: すみれ色
How do you pronounce violet?
It is pronounced /ˈvaɪələt/.
How do you use violet in a sentence?
Violet is her favorite color. The artist mixed blue and red to make violet.
Learn violet while you read
LookItUp shows the meaning that fits your sentence, in your language, and turns new words into quick practice cards.
Coming soon on the App Store LookItUp app for iPhone and iPad