Definition

Having a color that is similar to violet, which is a shade between blue and purple.

Example

The garden was filled with violaceous flowers that brightened the landscape.

Conversation

Have you seen that violaceous flower in the garden?

Yeah, it's beautiful! I love that shade of purple.

I know right? It really stands out among all the other plants.

Definitely! I think I need to get some for my own garden.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Violaceous → It is formed from "viola" (from Latin, meaning violet) and the suffix "-ceous" (meaning having the nature of or resembling). The word "violaceous" describes something that has the nature or color of violet.

Memory Tip

Think of the Latin word for violet, 'viola', to remember that 'violaceous' means something that resembles the color violet.

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