Seeped: meaning, definitions and examples

liquid movement

Seeped refers to a gradual leak or movement of liquid through a porous material or the edges of containers. This process often occurs slowly and may not be immediately visible, making it seem as if the substance is gently oozing or trickling out. In a more abstract sense, the term can also describe the slow infiltration of ideas or feelings into an environment or a person's consciousness.

dripped, leaked, oozed, permeated, trickled

Examples of usage

• The water seeped through the cracks in the wall.

• Ideas about sustainability have seeped into our daily lives.

• The scent of fresh coffee seeped into the room.

• The oil had seeped into the soil, affecting the plants.