empurpled
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ɪmˈpɜːr.pəld/
KK: /ɪmˈpɜr pəld/
adjective
Definition
Having a purple color or hue, often used to describe a complexion that appears purple due to strong emotions like anger.
Example
His face became empurpled with rage during the argument.
Conversation
Did you see her face when she got that news?
Yeah, it was almost empurpled with anger!
I thought she might explode right there.
I know, right? It was quite a sight!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
purpled
lavender
violet
Antonyms
pallid
drab
colorless
verb
Definition
To make something purple or to turn purple in color.
Example
The sunset empurpled the sky, creating a beautiful view.
Tense Forms
Past: empurpled
Past Participle: empurpled
Conversation
Did you see how the sunset empurpled the sky last night?
Yes, it was absolutely stunning!
I love when the colors mix like that; it feels magical.
Root Explanation
Empurpled → It is formed from "em-" (a variant of "en-", meaning to cause to be) and "purple" (from Old English "purpul", meaning the color purple) and the suffix "-d" (indicating past tense). The word "empurpled" means to have been made purple or to have taken on a purple color.
Memory Tip
Think of being 'caused to be' ('em-') a specific color, which is purple. This helps you remember that 'empurpled' means to have taken on a purple hue.
Visually Confused Words
repurple
bepurple
unimpurpled
purple