Mary was suffused with happiness.
Source: tatoeba (3466253)
Suffused
Synonyms for "suffused" (49 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (10)
Strong matches (15)
Related words (24)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: aglow, ah, bathe, bathed, beaming.
- Sentence evidence is available for suffused, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "suffused".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "suffused"
Keep "suffused" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "suffused" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "suffused", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "suffused" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
20 entriesadjectiveattributeattributive adjectiveconditiondescriptive adjectivedescriptordiffuseexclamationgrammatical categoryimpartinterjectionmanner adverbmorphological formparticipial adjectivepermeationphenomenon
Showing 16 of 20 words.
More specific
29 entriesaroma diffusionatmosphere cueblood-suffusedcolor exclamationcolor suffusioncolor-suffusedcolorizedeeplydyeemotion-suffusedemotional exclamationimbueinfuselight permeationlight-suffusedmood-suffused
Showing 16 of 29 words.
Collocations
21 entriessuffuse colorsuffuse lightsuffused aromasuffused atmospheresuffused colorsuffused daylightsuffused fragrancesuffused glowsuffused huesuffused layersuffused lightsuffused pigmentsuffused rednesssuffused tintsuffused tonessuffused warmth
Showing 16 of 21 words.
Inflections
4 entriesDerivations
8 entriesSample sentences
7 total sentences available.
And it was very curious indeed to see the younger sister's eyes suffused with tears, and something fervently and deeply felt, breaking through the wilfulness of what she said, and striving with it painfully.
Source: tatoeba (4048027)
She spent days without taking food and nights without obtaining sleep; she laughed and wept by turns; she would doze and suddenly awake with a start; she would turn pale and immediately afterwards her cheeks became suffused with a blaze.
Source: tatoeba (6212410)
He became sad; he sighed and shivered, and his heart beat more quickly. He turned pale when he looked at Chloe, and then suddenly a flush suffused his face.
Source: tatoeba (6212453)
Showing 4 of 7 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "suffused"?
Closest matches include aglow, ah, bathe, bathed, beaming.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "suffused"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.