1. somewhat purple in color; having a tinge or shade of purple

Examples

• The bruise on her arm had turned a purplish color.
• The sunset cast a purplish glow across the mountains.
• He noticed purplish spots on the old banana.
• The flowers were a purplish pink shade.
• Her lips looked purplish from the cold weather.
• The wine had a deep purplish hue in the glass.