Want to say heliotrope differently? Here are other words for heliotrope and its similar synonyms and opposite words to say in unique way.
Meaning of heliotrope
The primary meaning of the word "heliotrope" refers to a purple-colored flower or a shade of purple color.
Etymology of heliotrope
The word "heliotrope" originates from the Greek words "helios" meaning sun and "tropos" meaning turn, referring to the plant's tendency to turn its leaves towards the sun
Historically, the term was used to describe a plant that follows the sun's movement, and later it was applied to the purple color of the flower
Synonyms
sunflower
daisy
marigold
zinnia
gerbera
dahlia
cosmos
aster
chamomile
lavender
lilac
violet
pansy
petunia
begonia
geranium
hibiscus
lantana
snapdragon
stock
wallflower
carnation
chrysanthemum
orchid
jasmine
gardenia
freesia
camellia
azalea
rhododendron
bougainvillea
hollyhock
foxglove
delphinium
larkspur
sweetpea
morning glory
passionflower
wisteria
clematis
honeysuckle
Definitions
- A plant with purple flowers that is native to the Americas and is often used as an ornamental
- A shade of purple color, typically a bright or vivid purple
- A device that follows the movement of the sun, especially one used in surveying or astronomy
Usage Examples
- The garden was filled with heliotrope flowers, their purple petals glistening in the sunlight
- The painter used a shade of heliotrope to capture the vibrant colors of the sunset
- The surveyor used a heliotrope device to measure the angle of the sun's rays
Antonyms
shade
shadow
darkness
gloom
dullness
cloudiness
overcast
dimness
faintness
weakness
pallor
lackluster
drabness
monotony
uniformity
sameness
dull color
muted tone
subdued hue
pastel color
washed-out color
faint color