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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.
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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!