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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.

Similar words: purple

Common phrases: deep violet, shade of violet, paint something 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.

Common phrases: wild violet, violet flowers, pick a violet, sweet violet

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.

Similar words: purple

Common phrases: violet flowers, violet light, violet dress

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.

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