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Noun purple passage has 1 sense | ||||
Definitions from the WebPurple PassageNoun: A highly descriptive or extravagant section, usually within a literary work. The author's use of metaphors and vivid imagery painted a purple passage in the reader's mind. Noun: In journalism, a text that is excessively elaborate or flowery. The article was criticized for its purple passage, which overshadowed the main point. Adjective: Describing a written or spoken passage that is extravagant, excessively ornate, or overly flowery. The novel's purple passage on the sunset scene was beautifully written but seemed out of place. | ||||
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