Synonyms of diffuse
13 similar words · 2 opposite words
Another word for diffuse is forspread. Other synonyms of diffuse are spread out, palaverous, thin, prolix and dispersed.
Synonyms and similar words for diffuse
adjectiveEverywhere or throughout everything; not focused or concentrated.
- spread outFar apart, not close to each other, extended over an expanse of space or time.
adjectiveWordy; verbose.
- palaverousVerbose; wordy.
verbMore synonyms
- forspreadTo diffuse.
adjectiveMore synonyms
- thin
- prolixTediously lengthy; dwelling on trivial details.
- dispersedSpread out in space and/or time; not concentrated.
- incompactNot compact; not having the parts firmly united; incoherent or loose.
- looseNot compact.
- noncompactNot compact.
- scattered
- spaced out
- sparse
- uncompactNot compact; incompact.
Opposite of diffuse
Meaning of diffuse
- verb To spread (something) over or through as in air, water, or other matter, especially by fluid motion or passive means.
- verb To be spread over or through as in air, water, or other matter, especially by fluid motion or passive means.
- adjective Everywhere or throughout everything; not focused or concentrated.
diffuse in other languages
Questions about synonyms of diffuse
- What is another word for diffuse?
- Diffuse has 13 synonyms on Word.ws, such as forspread, spread out, palaverous, thin, prolix, dispersed, incompact and loose.
- What is the opposite of diffuse?
- The opposite of diffuse is dense. Other antonyms of diffuse are compact.
- What does diffuse mean?
- Diffuse means to spread (something) over or through as in air, water, or other matter, especially by fluid motion or passive means.
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