Suffusion
noun
The act of spreading or permeating throughout something.
The suffusion of sunlight filtered through the leaves created a beautiful pattern on the ground.
Often appears as...
- suffusion of color
- suffusion of light
Usage tips
Neutral
light suffusion, color suffusion, emotional suffusion
noun
The gradual spread of a substance, particularly in a medical or biological context.
The suffusion of the dye during the procedure allowed the doctor to visualize the area clearly.
Often appears as...
- suffusion of fluid
- suffusion in tissues
Usage tips
Formal
tissue suffusion, dye suffusion, fluid suffusion
noun
The act of spreading or permeating throughout something.
The suffusion of sunlight filtered through the leaves created a beautiful pattern on the ground.
Often appears as...
- suffusion of color
- suffusion of light
Usage tips
Neutral
light suffusion, color suffusion, emotional suffusion
noun
The gradual spread of a substance, particularly in a medical or biological context.
The suffusion of the dye during the procedure allowed the doctor to visualize the area clearly.
Often appears as...
- suffusion of fluid
- suffusion in tissues
Usage tips
Formal
tissue suffusion, dye suffusion, fluid suffusion
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Contextual Use
Understanding how 'suffusion' combines with elements like light or color can help in visual arts.
The suffusion of colors in the painting was breathtaking.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotion in Context
Use 'suffusion' when describing how feelings spread, like warmth or joy.
Her face was a suffusion of happiness.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Applications
'Suffusion' can depict a metaphorical spread, enriching descriptions in poetry.
The suffusion of love in the room was palpable.
Pro Tip 1/3Contextual Use
Understanding how 'suffusion' combines with elements like light or color can help in visual arts.
The suffusion of colors in the painting was breathtaking.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotion in Context
Use 'suffusion' when describing how feelings spread, like warmth or joy.
Her face was a suffusion of happiness.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Applications
'Suffusion' can depict a metaphorical spread, enriching descriptions in poetry.
The suffusion of love in the room was palpable.
Pro Tip 1/3Contextual Use
Understanding how 'suffusion' combines with elements like light or color can help in visual arts.
The suffusion of colors in the painting was breathtaking.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotion in Context
Use 'suffusion' when describing how feelings spread, like warmth or joy.
Her face was a suffusion of happiness.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Applications
'Suffusion' can depict a metaphorical spread, enriching descriptions in poetry.
The suffusion of love in the room was palpable.
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