Suffused: meaning, definitions and examples
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suffused
[ səˈfjuːzd ]
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
Etymology
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.
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- 19501 fumigation
- 19502 turnip
- 19503 calcined
- 19504 suffused
- 19505 pion
- 19506 bygone
- 19507 stratosphere
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