v. Simple past tense and past participle of empurple.
adj. made purple, especially having a purple complexion because of rage etc.
adj. over-embellished or flowery
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adj. excessively elaborate or showily expressed
Word Usage
""Turning 50 is a cause for sombre reflection, not celebration," opined Norris and, as a flurry of firemen attempted to free her empurpled cranium, shame descended once more."