Purplely
//ˈpɝpəl.(l)i// adj, adv
adj, adv ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Misconstruction of purpley and purply: somewhat purple. alt-of, misconstruction, rare
Adverb
- 1 In a purple manner; with purple colour. rare
"A vein pulsed purplely in her temple."
Synonyms
All synonymsExample
More examples"A vein pulsed purplely in her temple."
Etymology
From purple + -ly.
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