Suffusion

C1 16+

Pronunciation: /səˈfjuʒən/

Definitions of suffusion

noun a spreading over or through in the manner of fluid or light

Example Sentences

A1 The suffusion of colors in the sunset was beautiful.

A2 She felt a suffusion of warmth when she saw her old friend.

B1 The suffusion of light through the trees created a peaceful atmosphere.

B2 The suffusion of emotions overwhelmed her as she watched the touching movie.

C1 The suffusion of knowledge in the field of science is vast and ever-expanding.

C2 His speech was filled with a suffusion of passion that captivated the audience.

adjective having the quality of suffusing or spreading throughout

Example Sentences

A1 The suffusion of pink in the sky indicated the approaching sunset.

A2 Her face was a suffusion of embarrassment when she realized her mistake.

B1 The suffusion of light through the trees created a magical atmosphere in the forest.

B2 The suffusion of joy in the room was palpable as they celebrated their success.

C1 The suffusion of nostalgia hit him hard as he walked through his childhood neighborhood.

C2 Her speech was a suffusion of passion and conviction that moved the audience to tears.

Examples of suffusion in a Sentence

formal The suffusion of light through the stained glass windows created a beautiful pattern on the floor.

informal I love how the suffusion of color in this painting makes it come alive.

slang The suffusion of gossip about her love life spread like wildfire.

figurative His suffusion of joy was evident in the way he danced around the room.

Grammatical Forms of suffusion

past tense

suffused

plural

suffusions

comparative

more suffused

superlative

most suffused

present tense

suffuses

future tense

will suffuse

perfect tense

has suffused

continuous tense

is suffusing

singular

suffusion

positive degree

suffuse

infinitive

to suffuse

gerund

suffusing

participle

suffusing

Origin and Evolution of suffusion

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'suffusion' originated from the Latin word 'suffusio', which means a pouring over or wetting.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'suffusion' evolved to also mean a spreading or diffusion of a quality or state, especially a blush or color on the skin. It is now commonly used to describe a gradual or subtle spreading or blending of one thing into another.