diffuse

Fetched 2026-10-27 (live).

Synonyms: diffusa

Antonyms: diffusa

Related words from Datamuse; suggestions, not definitions.

Verb

1. To spread (something) over or through as in air, water, or other matter, especially by fluid motion or passive means.
   • The small window diffuses light throughout the room.
   • Ideas are easily diffused with the help of technology.
2. To be spread over or through as in air, water, or other matter, especially by fluid motion or passive means.
   • Food coloring diffuses in water.
   • The riot diffused quite suddenly.

Adjective

1. Everywhere or throughout everything; not focused or concentrated.
   • Such a diffuse effort is unlikely to produce good results.
   • diffuse activity of the prefrontal cortex
2. Wordy; verbose.

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