violet

[ˈvaɪələt]

violet Definition

  • 1a bluish-purple color
  • 2a small plant with heart-shaped leaves and purple, blue, or white flowers

Using violet: Examples

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

  • Example

    She wore a dress in shades of violet and lavender.

  • Example

    The garden was full of violets and other wildflowers.

  • Example

    The sunset painted the sky in shades of pink and violet.

violet Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for violet

Phrases with violet

  • a shy or timid person who avoids attention

    Example

    She used to be a shrinking violet, but now she's more confident and outgoing.

  • a color that is bluer than violet

    Example

    The artist used a blue violet shade to create a sense of depth in the painting.

  • a type of houseplant with fuzzy leaves and purple or pink flowers

    Example

    She has a collection of African violets on her windowsill.

Origins of violet

from Old French 'violet', from Latin 'viola'

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Summary: violet in Brief

The term 'violet' [ˈvaɪələt] refers to a bluish-purple color or a small plant with heart-shaped leaves and purple, blue, or white flowers. It is often used to describe clothing, nature, and art, as in 'She wore a dress in shades of violet and lavender.' 'Violet' also appears in phrases like 'shrinking violet,' meaning a shy person, and 'African violet,' a type of houseplant.

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