Suffuse

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /səˈfjuːz/
• Rhymes: -uːz

Origin

From Latin suffundo.

Full definition of suffuse

Verb

1. (transitive) To spread through or over something, especially as a liquid, colour or light; to perfuse.The entire room was suffused with a golden light.
2. (transitive, figuratively) To spread through or over in the manner of a liquid.The warmth suffused his cold fingers.

Usage notes

The verb is often used in the passive voice.

Synonyms

• diffuse

Derived terms

• suffusion
• suffusive