Pervading

Pronunciation: /pərˈveɪd/

Pervading (verb)

  1. To spread through a place or group so that it is present in many parts.
  2. To exist in most parts of a subject, idea, or system, affecting how it works.
  3. To move through something and occupy it fully, often in a way that is hard to avoid.

Examples

  • The smell pervades the room, even after the windows open.
  • Noise pervades the street, so conversation is hard to hear.