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suffused

 

[ səˈfjuːzd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

full of

Suffused means to spread or flow throughout something, often in a way that is diffused and gentle. It can refer to a quality, light, or feeling that permeates an area, filling it completely.

Synonyms

infused, permeated, saturated, spilled

Examples of usage

  • The room was suffused with warm light.
  • Her laughter suffused the atmosphere with joy.
  • The scent of flowers suffused the garden.

Translations

Translations of the word "suffused" in other languages:

🇵🇹 difundido

🇮🇳 संचारित

🇩🇪 durchdrungen

🇮🇩 tersebar

🇺🇦 проникнений

🇵🇱 przeniknięty

🇯🇵 浸透した

🇫🇷 diffusé

🇪🇸 difundido

🇹🇷 yayılmış

🇰🇷 퍼진

🇸🇦 ممتد

🇨🇿 pronikající

🇸🇰 prenikajúci

🇨🇳 弥漫的

🇸🇮 prežet

🇮🇸 sýftur

🇰🇿 тараған

🇬🇪 გავრცელებული

🇦🇿 yayılmış

🇲🇽 difundido

Word origin

The word 'suffused' comes from the Latin 'suffundere,' which means 'to pour under or below.' This Latin term itself is a combination of 'sub-' meaning 'under' and 'fundere,' meaning 'to pour.' Over time, the word evolved through Old French before entering the English language. The early uses centered on the literal act of pouring a substance, but it soon developed a more abstract connotation, describing the idea of something spreading through or being infused into something else, whether that be light, color, or emotion. The transition from a physical action to a metaphorical concept contributed to its richness in modern English usage.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,504, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.