suffuse — to gradually spread through or over something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to gradually spread through or over something
Pronunciation (IPA): /səˈfjuːz/
Korean meaning: 서서히 퍼지다, 스며들다, 가득 채우다
Korean pronunciation: 서**퓨**즈
Example Sentences
- The sunset suffused the sky with brilliant orange and pink hues.
- His face was suffused with embarrassment when he realized he'd been wearing his shirt inside out all day.
- The morning light suffused through the curtains, gently waking her up.
suffuse
VERB//səˈfjuːz//
to gradually spread through or over something
a woman slowly pulls back heavy curtains from a large window as morning arrives. Golden sunlight begins streaming through the glass in gentle rays. The warm light gradually spreads across the dark room, illuminating furniture piece by piece. A cat sitting on a nearby chair basks in the growing warmth as shadows retreat. A child at the breakfast table smiles as the soft light reaches their face and brightens their surroundings. light gradually spreading through and filling the entire space
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'suffusus', the past participle of 'suffundere' meaning 'to pour from below' or 'to spread underneath'. The word captures the image of liquid gradually spreading through or covering something from beneath.
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📝Examples
“The sunset suffused the sky with brilliant orange and pink hues.”
“His face was suffused with embarrassment when he realized he'd been wearing his shirt inside out all day.”
“The morning light suffused through the curtains, gently waking her up.”
“Her voice was suffused with pride as she announced her daughter's acceptance to Harvard.”
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