purpureal UK /pɜːˈpjʊə.ɹɪ.əl/US /pɝˈp(j)ʊ.ɹi.əl/ adjective1 •(literary) Of a purple colour.[G]liding thro' his daughter's honour'd shades, / The smooth Penéus from his glassy flood / Reflects purpureal Tempe's pleasant scene? — 1744 formsmore purpureal · most purpureal