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US/ˈvaɪ.ə.lət/
UK/ˈvaɪ.ə.lət/
having a color between blue and purple
In context
She wore a violet scarf that matched her eyes.
The evening sky turned a soft violet after sunset.
Violet light has a shorter wavelength than red light.
Words that go with violet
adjective + noun
- violet eyesThe actress is famous for her violet eyes.
- violet flowersViolet flowers covered the hillside in spring.
- violet lightViolet light has a very short wavelength.
adverb + adjective
- deep violetThe dress was a deep violet.
- pale violetThe walls were painted a pale violet.
verb + adjective
- turn violetHis lips turned violet in the cold.