1. plural of purple; various shades of the color purple
2. purple clothing or fabric

1. third person singular present of purple; becomes purple in color

Examples

• The artist mixed different purples to create depth in the painting.
• She wore rich purples and deep blues to the formal event.
• The sunset purples the evening sky beautifully.
• Various purples dominated the spring flower garden.
• His face purples with anger when he’s upset.
• The fabric store displayed many shades of purples and violets.