purpurescent en · ADJ
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin purpurascēns (“becoming purple, somewhat purple”), from purpura (“purple”) + -scō (inchoative suffix). Equivalent to purpure + -escent. Doublet of purplescent.
Meanings
- (rare) Somewhat purple; tinged with purple.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most purpurescent | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more purpurescent | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| purpurascent | alternative | lexicographic |
Synonyms
purplish · purply · purpurish · purplescent