violet-flowered
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A single violet-flowered plant grows in a small clay pot on a sunny windowsill.
Definition
Adjective: - Having flowers that are violet in color. This describes a plant whose blossoms are specifically of a violet hue.
Usage
The word "violet-flowered" is used attributively, typically placed before a noun to describe it. It is a compound adjective formed by combining a color ("violet") with a noun ("flowered").
Examples
- The botanist discovered a rare, violet-flowered orchid in the rainforest.
- Her garden is most beautiful in spring, filled with violet-flowered crocuses.
- This guide helps you identify violet-flowered weeds common in this region.
Advanced Usage
- Hyphenation Rule: The hyphen is used to link "violet" and "flowered" to create a single adjective modifying a noun. This prevents ambiguity (e.g., "violet flowered plant" could be misread, whereas "violet-flowered plant" is clear).
- Comparative/Descriptive Use: While primarily descriptive, it can be used in comparisons.
- The lavender is more fragrant, but the violet-flowered sage is more visually striking.
Variants and Related Words
- Flowered (adj.): Having flowers, often used in combination with a color (e.g., white-flowered, red-flowered).
- Violet (adj./n.): As an adjective, it describes the specific color between blue and purple. As a noun, it can refer to the color or a type of small plant that often has purple flowers.
Synonyms
- Purple-flowered: Having flowers of a purple color. (Note: "violet" is a specific shade of purple, so this is a close but not exact synonym.)
- Lilac-flowered: Having flowers of a light purple or lilac color.
Antonyms
- Non-flowering: Not producing flowers.
- Achromatic-flowered: Having flowers without color (e.g., white, which is technically achromatic). A more direct color antonym would be a contrasting hue.
- Yellow-flowered: Having flowers of a yellow color.
A single violet-flowered plant grows in a small clay pot on a sunny windowsill.
Adjective
- having a violet color