Suffuse with Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To gradually fill or spread throughout something, usually used with emotions, colors, or light. Often describes a feeling, quality, or substance gently filling a space or person.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and literary; rarely used in casual speech. Often appears as 'suffused with' followed by emotions (e.g., 'suffused with joy'), light, or color. Not interchangeable with 'filled with', which is more physical and common.
Example Sentences
Her face was suffused with happiness.
basic
The sky was suffused with pink and orange colors at sunset.
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His eyes were suffused with tears.
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Her voice was suffused with excitement as she spoke about her trip.
natural
The room was suffused with a warm, golden light from the candles.
natural
His whole being was suffused with a sense of calm after the meditation.
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