NYT Dictionary

PURPLY

/ˈpɝp(ə)li/
AdjectivePUR-plypur-ply · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019

Meaning

Of or having somewhat of a purple color or hue.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From purple + -y.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

purplishamethystinelavenderlividmagentamauvepurpleviolet

NYT Puzzle Appearances

No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2018, 2019.

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