empurple

[ɪmˈpəːp(ə)l]

empurple Definition

• 1. to make or become purple
• 2. to dye or stain purple

Using empurple: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "empurple" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The sunset empurpled the sky.

• Example

  She empurpled the fabric with a natural dye.

• Example

  The berries will empurple your fingers if you touch them.

empurple Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for empurple

• purple
• dye
• stain

Phrases with empurple

• empurpled prose

  writing that is excessively ornate, flowery, or pretentious

  Example

  The author's empurpled prose detracted from the clarity of her message.

• empurpled with rage

  extremely angry or furious

  Example

  He was empurpled with rage when he found out his car had been stolen.

• empurpled robes

  robes or clothing that are colored purple, often associated with royalty or nobility

  Example

  The king's empurpled robes were adorned with gold embroidery.

Origins of empurple

from Latin 'im-' meaning 'in' + 'purpura' meaning 'purple'

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Summary: empurple in Brief

'Empurple' [ɪmˈpəːp(ə)l] means to make or become purple, or to dye or stain something purple. It can be used literally, as in 'She empurpled the fabric with a natural dye,' or figuratively, as in 'The sunset empurpled the sky.' 'Empurple' can also be used in phrases like 'empurpled prose,' referring to writing that is excessively ornate, and 'empurpled with rage,' meaning extremely angry.