adverb
- in a way that spreads out or is scattered over a wide area rather than concentrated
- in a way that is wordy, unclear, or lacking focus; without conciseness
Examples
- The light from the lamp spread diffusely throughout the room.
- The author explained the concept diffusely, making it hard to follow the main argument.
- Heat radiates diffusely from the surface rather than in a single direction.
- He spoke diffusely about his plans, jumping from topic to topic without clear organization.
- The ink dissolved diffusely in the water, creating a soft gradient of color.
- The report was written diffusely, requiring readers to extract the key points themselves.