Suffuse

Pronunciation: /səˈfyuz/

Definitions of suffuse

verb to gradually spread through or over something

Example Sentences

A1 The warm sunlight suffuses the room with a cozy glow.

A2 Her smile suffused her face with happiness.

B1 The aroma of fresh bread suffused the kitchen, making everyone hungry.

B2 The music suffused the air, creating a magical atmosphere.

C1 The artist's use of color suffused the painting with emotion.

C2 The scent of flowers suffused the garden, creating a peaceful ambiance.

Examples of suffuse in a Sentence

formal The warm colors suffuse the room with a welcoming glow.

informal The scent of freshly baked cookies suffuses the kitchen.

slang The music suffused the crowd with good vibes.

figurative Her love for him suffused every aspect of her life.

Grammatical Forms of suffuse

• past tense: suffused
• plural: suffuses
• comparative: more suffused
• superlative: most suffused
• present tense: suffuse
• future tense: will suffuse
• perfect tense: has suffused
• continuous tense: is suffusing
• singular: suffuse
• positive degree: suffuse
• infinitive: to suffuse
• gerund: suffusing
• participle: suffusing

Origin and Evolution of suffuse

First Known Use: 1530 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'suffuse' originated from the Latin word 'suffusus', which is the past participle of 'suffundere' meaning 'to pour underneath'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'suffuse' evolved from its literal meaning of 'to pour underneath' to its current usage meaning 'to spread over or through in the manner of fluid or light'.