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/ˈvaɪ.lɪt/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A plant of the genus Viola, having purple, blue, or white flowers.
The garden was filled with delicate violet flowers blooming in the spring.
A shade of purple resembling that of the violet flower.
She painted her bedroom walls a soft violet color that created a calm atmosphere.
A color averaging a wavelength of approximately 380–450 nm; one of the colors of the rainbow.
The sunset was a stunning display of violets and oranges in the sky.
adjective
Relating to or having the color violet.
The artist used violet shades to highlight the shadows in her painting.
Of a color intermediate between blue and purple.
She wore a beautiful violet dress to the gala.
Etymology
From Old French 'violete', diminutive of 'viole', derived from Latin 'viola'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
violet hour
The time of day just before sunset when the light is soft and the sky appears violet.
lazy violet
A term for someone who is inactive or slow to act.
violet ray
A term referring to ultraviolet light at the edge of the visible spectrum.
Related Words
indigo
A deep blue color that is close to violet on the spectrum.
magenta
A color that is close to violet but has more red in it.
purple
A color that is a mix of blue and red.
Slang Meanings
Violet as a reference to a person who is quiet or reserved.
She's so violet in the group, she hardly says a word.
Violet used to describe something stylish or artistic.
That outfit is totally violet, very trendy!