effuviate

/ɛfˈfjuːɪeɪt/; /ɛfˈfuːveɪeɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to flow out or escape from a source, especially in a gentle or subtle manner

“The scent of perfume began to effuviate from her perfume bottle.”

2. noun

a flow or emission of something, especially a subtle or gentle one

“The effuviate of steam from the hot tub was quite soothing.”

Synonyms

  • effuse
  • emanate
  • exude

Antonyms

  • repress
  • stifle
  • suppress