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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of diffusion

Rapid volumetric heating accelerates dye diffusion and allows for deeper penetration of the prickly pear peel pigment molecules (betalain) into the wool fiber interior swollen by the heat. — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 17 June 2026

Overall, the researchers estimate that early diffusion of the iPhone caused between a third and a half of the decline in the general US fertility rate between 2007 and 2011. — Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 12 June 2026

At the same time, Natural Fiber Welding inked partnerships with Stella McCartney, Ralph Lauren, MCM, and Alexander McQueen’s diffusion line MCQ to use its Mirum material. — Bella Webb, Vogue, 11 June 2026

Camp doesn't make its own filters, but suggests trying wide-angle conversion lenses, macro diopters, and diffusion and color effects filters. — Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 2 June 2026