Purplely

//ˈpɝpəl.(l)i// adj, adv

adj, adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Misconstruction of purpley and purply: somewhat purple. alt-of, misconstruction, rare
Adverb
  1. 1
    In a purple manner; with purple colour. rare

    "A vein pulsed purplely in her temple."

Example

More examples

"A vein pulsed purplely in her temple."

Etymology

From purple + -ly.

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