diffuse
🇺🇸
/dɪˈfjuːs/
🇬🇧
/dɪˈfjuːs/
adjective
R
spread out over a large area
The diffuse light from the cloudy sky made everything look soft.
R
not clear; using too many words
His diffuse explanation was hard to follow.
verb
R
to spread something widely
We need to diffuse this information to everyone quickly.
R
to mix slowly into something else
The dye will diffuse through the water over time.
R
to spread light softly
The lampshade helps diffuse the light in the room.
translation
spread out over a large area; not clear; using too many words
to spread something widely; to mix slowly into something else; to spread light softly
Word Forms
3rd Present
diffuses
Past
diffused
Perfect
diffused
Progressive
diffusing