Pronunciation: /ˈvaɪələt/

Definitions of violet

noun a plant of temperate regions, typically having purple, blue, or white five-petaled flowers.

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a beautiful violet in the garden.

A2 She wore a lovely violet dress to the party.

B1 The artist used shades of violet to create a calming atmosphere in the painting.

B2 The violet of the sunset reflected off the calm waters of the lake.

C1 The rare African violet plant is known for its vibrant purple flowers.

C2 The deep violet hues of the mountain range were breathtaking at sunrise.

adjective of a purple color.

Example Sentences

A1 The violet flower is very pretty.

A2 She wore a beautiful violet dress to the party.

B1 The room was painted in a lovely shade of violet.

B2 The sunset painted the sky in hues of violet and pink.

C1 The artist used violet tones to create a sense of mystery in the painting.

C2 The intricate design featured intricate violet patterns that mesmerized onlookers.

Examples of violet in a Sentence

formal The artist used a delicate shade of violet in her painting to create a sense of tranquility.

informal I bought a beautiful violet dress for the party next weekend.

slang That concert was so violet, I can't wait to go again!

figurative The sunset painted the sky in shades of violet, creating a stunning masterpiece.

Grammatical Forms of violet

past tense

violeted

plural

violets

comparative

more violet

superlative

most violet

present tense

violet

future tense

will violet

perfect tense

have violeted

continuous tense

is violeting

singular

violet

positive degree

violet

infinitive

to violet

gerund

violeting

participle

violeted

Origin and Evolution of violet

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'violet' originated from the Old French word 'violet' which was derived from the Latin word 'viola'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the flower, the word 'violet' eventually came to also describe the color purple. It has since been used in various contexts to symbolize love, sensitivity, and creativity.