suffusion

/səˈfuʒən/

Definitions

1. noun

a flow or pouring in, especially of a liquid or a feeling

“The artist’s use of vibrant colors created a beautiful suffusion of emotions in the viewer.”

2. noun

the act of infusing or spreading something, especially a feeling or a color

“The evening sunlight created a warm suffusion of the room.”

3. verb

to cause to flow in or spread over, especially a feeling or a color

“The musician’s music suffused the crowd with a sense of joy.”

Synonyms

  • imbuing
  • infusion
  • permeation

Antonyms

  • drainage
  • exhaustion