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Pervading: meaning, definitions and examples

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pervading

 

[ pəˈveɪdɪŋ ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

spiritual

Spreading through and affecting every part of something; omnipresent

Synonyms

all-encompassing, penetrating, ubiquitous

Examples of usage

  • The pervading sense of peace in the monastery was palpable.
  • His pervading presence in the room made everyone feel at ease.
Context #2 | Verb

negative

To spread through and be perceived in every part of something, often with a negative connotation

Synonyms

fill, infuse, permeate

Examples of usage

  • The smell of smoke pervaded the room after the fire.
  • An air of tension pervaded the meeting.

Translations

Translations of the word "pervading" in other languages:

🇵🇹 penetrante

🇮🇳 व्याप्त

🇩🇪 durchdringend

🇮🇩 menyeluruh

🇺🇦 проникаючий

🇵🇱 przenikający

🇯🇵 浸透する

🇫🇷 pénétrant

🇪🇸 penetrante

🇹🇷 nüfuz eden

🇰🇷 퍼지는

🇸🇦 منتشر

🇨🇿 prostupující

🇸🇰 prenikajúci

🇨🇳 弥漫

🇸🇮 prodirajoč

🇮🇸 síast

🇰🇿 жаппай таралған

🇬🇪 გამოწელილი

🇦🇿 yayılmış

🇲🇽 penetrante

Etymology

The word 'pervading' comes from the Latin word 'pervadere', which means 'to go through'. It has been used in English since the 17th century to describe something that spreads through and affects every part of something. Over time, it has evolved to encompass both positive and negative connotations, depending on the context in which it is used.

See also: pervasive.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,707, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.