1. present participle of purple; becoming purple in color

1. the process or result of becoming purple

Examples

• The sky was purpling as the sun set behind the mountains.
• His face was purpling with anger during the heated argument.
• The bruise showed signs of purpling around the edges.
• The grapes were purpling on the vine as harvest time approached.
• The purpling of her lips indicated she was getting cold.
• We watched the purpling of the twilight sky with wonder.