purple prose



purple prose

writing that is more complicated and formal than necessary Despite occasional passages of purple prose, her latest novel is still very readable.
See also: purple

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Mamie['meimi]
Annison['ænisn]
Merry['meri]
Jeannie['dʒi:ni]
Bart[ba:t]
Bassam-Arabic