Diffusely — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective adverb /di-ˈfyüs/ dif·fuse

Meaning & Definition of Diffusely

Diffusely (adjective)

  1. not concentrated or localized
  2. being at once verbose and ill-organized

Diffusely (adverb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in verbosely, wordily

    similar: long-windedly, verbosely, wordily, redundantly, repetitiously
    opposite: briefly, compactly, concisely, crisply, curtly, elliptically, laconically, pithily, shortly, succinctly, summarily, tersely, aphoristically, sententiously, exactly, precisely

Related Entry: Diffuse (adjective)

Diffuse is a different word from Diffusely. The synonyms below are for diffuse, not for diffusely.

  1. using or containing more words than necessary to express an idea

    "a diffuse speech that took a great deal of time to make a very small point"

    similar: circuitous, circumlocutory, garrulous, logorrheic, long-winded, pleonastic, prolix, rambling, verbose, windy, wordy
    related: chatty, communicative, conversational, gabby, loquacious, talkative, talky, voluble, periphrastic, redundant, repetitious, tautological, tautologous, embellished, embroidered, exaggerated, bombastic, gaseous, gassy, grandiloquent, highfalutin
    opposite: compact, concise, crisp, pithy, succinct, terse
    near: brief, short, aphoristic, epigrammatic, sententious, compendious, summary, abbreviated, abridged, condensed, shortened, abrupt, blunt, brusque, curt, laconic, snippy

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Diffusely

The most common words with a similar meaning to Diffusely:

long-windedly, verbosely, wordily, redundantly, repetitiously

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Diffusely

Words with the opposite meaning of Diffusely:

briefly, compactly, concisely, crisply, curtly, elliptically, laconically, pithily, shortly, succinctly, summarily, tersely, aphoristically, sententiously, exactly, precisely

Word Forms of Diffusely

Derived words: diffusely (adverb), diffuseness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Diffusely

Middle English, "dispersed, verbose (of speech or writing)," borrowed from Middle French & Latin; Middle French diffus, borrowed from Latin diffūsus "spread over a wide area, (of writing) extensive, verbose," from past participle of diffundere "to pour out over a wide surface, spread, extend, squander" diffuse:2

First known use: 1612

Frequently Asked Questions about Diffusely

What does "Diffusely" mean?

"Diffusely" means not concentrated or localized. As an an adjective and an adverb, it is defined as: not concentrated or localized.

What is another word for "Diffusely"?

Other words for "Diffusely" include long-windedly, verbosely, wordily, redundantly and repetitiously. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Diffusely" you intend.

What is the opposite of "Diffusely"?

Antonyms of "Diffusely" include briefly, compactly, concisely, crisply, curtly, elliptically, laconically and pithily.

Is "Diffusely" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Diffusely" can be used as an adjective and an adverb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Diffusely"?

"Diffusely" is pronounced /di-ˈfyüs/ and divided into syllables as dif·fuse.

What is the origin of the word "Diffusely"?

"Diffusely" comes from Middle English, "dispersed, verbose (of speech or writing)," borrowed from Middle French & Latin; Middle French diffus, borrowed from Latin diffūsus "spread over a wide area, (of writing) extensive, verbose," from past participle of diffundere "to pour out over a wide surface, spread, extend, squander" diffuse:2. First known use: 1612.

What is another word for "Diffusely" meaning "as in verbosely, wordily"?

When "Diffusely" (adverb) means as in verbosely, wordily, synonyms include long-windedly, verbosely, wordily, redundantly and repetitiously. Opposites in this sense include briefly, compactly, concisely and crisply.

What words are derived from "Diffusely"?

Words derived from "Diffusely" include diffusely (adverb) and diffuseness (noun).