Suffuse

Pronunciation: /səˈfjuːz/

Suffuse (verb)

  1. to gradually spread through or over something, like light or color.

Examples

  • Warm light suffused the room, creating a cozy atmosphere.
  • A sense of calm suffused her mind as she meditated.

Common collocations: suffuse with light, suffuse with color, suffuse with emotion

Synonyms of Suffuse

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Suffuse

  • when describing limiting spread
  • when describing focusing in one area