Synonyms of diffusion

diffusion

noun

di-ˈfyü-zhən 

as in diffuseness

the use of too many words to express an idea

the author's tendency toward diffusion makes the novel a tedious read

Synonyms & Similar Words

• diffuseness
• repetition
• repetitiveness
• periphrasis
• prolixity
• windiness
• garrulity
• garrulousness
• wordiness
• verbosity
• wordage
• verbalism
• circumlocution
• logorrhea
• redundancy
• verboseness
• circularity
• verbiage
• long-windedness
• exaggeration
• tautology
• digressiveness
• repetitiousness
• hyperbole
• reiteration
• pleonasm
• circuitousness
• overstatement
• embellishment
• embroidering

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• compactness
• brevity
• conciseness
• crispness
• terseness
• concision
• succinctness
• briefness
• pithiness

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of diffusion

As a diffusion index, readings above 50 translate to positive month-over-month improvement. —Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024

These are people navigating a world made increasingly unfamiliar by encroaching technology and the diffusion of their personal identities. —Dan Schindel, Vulture, 21 June 2024

To be as green as possible, the French maker of fragrance diffusion technologies Scentys introduced at Luxe Pack its new invention: sustainable, reusable capsules created with a blend of metal and plastic. —Jennifer Weil, WWD, 22 Oct. 2024

Popular on Variety The aroma will be activated at Alamo theaters via Joya Studio’s atomization technology, which employs cold-air diffusion to disperse scented molecules as fine, dry air without the use of heat, water or alcohol. —Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 22 Oct. 2024