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imbued

 

[ ɪmˈbjuːd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

intense feeling

Imbued means to inspire or permeate with a feeling or quality. It often refers to a deep or profound influence that imbues someone or something with particular qualities.

Synonyms

infused, inspired, permeated, suffused

Examples of usage

  • The speech was imbued with a sense of urgency.
  • Her artwork is imbued with a vibrant passion for life.
  • He was imbued with confidence after the successful presentation.
Context #2 | Verb

spiritual influence

To imbue can also refer to the act of saturating something with a moral or ethical quality. This use often pertains to a more abstract influence.

Synonyms

endow, imbue, instill, radiate

Examples of usage

  • The novel is imbued with themes of hope and redemption.
  • Her teachings were imbued with wisdom and compassion.
  • The community center is imbued with a sense of belonging.

Translations

Translations of the word "imbued" in other languages:

🇵🇹 imbuído

🇮🇳 संपूर्ण

🇩🇪 durchdrungen

🇮🇩 terpenuhi

🇺🇦 просякнутий

🇵🇱 przeniknięty

🇯🇵 染み込んだ

🇫🇷 imprégné

🇪🇸 imbuido

🇹🇷 işlenmiş

🇰🇷 스며든

🇸🇦 مملوء

🇨🇿 prosycený

🇸🇰 preniknutý

🇨🇳 渗透的

🇸🇮 prežet

🇮🇸 þrunginn

🇰🇿 толтырылған

🇬🇪 გატენილი

🇦🇿 dolanmış

🇲🇽 imbuido

Word origin

The word 'imbue' comes from the Latin 'imbuere', which means 'to moisten' or 'to wet'. This Latin term is composed of 'in-' meaning 'into' and 'buere', which means 'to mix' or 'to soak'. It entered the English language in the late 15th century, originally conveying the notion of saturating with liquid. Over time, its meaning evolved to encompass a broader range of influence, particularly in the context of inspiring thoughts, feelings, or qualities. The transition reflects a shift from physical saturation to metaphorical one, where ideas and emotions can be imbued in art, literature, or people's lives.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,176, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.