Diffusing

Pronunciation: /dɪˈfjuːs/

Diffusing (verb)

  1. To spread something over a large area or among many people.
  2. To make light spread out and become less bright.

Examples

  • The scent of flowers diffused through the room.
  • Rumors quickly diffused across the town.

Common collocations: diffuse information, diffuse tension, diffuse light, diffuse glow, diffuse lighting

Diffusing (adjective)

  1. Describing something that is spread out and not focused.
  2. Describing speech or writing that is too long and not clear.

Examples

  • The diffuse light filled the room.
  • The perfume had a diffuse scent.

Synonyms of Diffusing

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Diffusing

  • — when focusing or gathering in one place
  • — when collecting items together