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

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

Combining video diffusion with SMPL as a control signal is a huge win for companies training video diffusion models. —Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024

The flow of fluid into the hole is relatively slow, however, and allows the diffusion of chemical signals away from the black hole. —The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 17 Sep. 2024

Intended for larger spaces, the display-worthy device has a remote control that manages its diffusion intensity. —Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024