Word
permeated
Phoneticsper·me·at·ed, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈpɝmiˌeɪtɪd/
UK/pˈɜːmɪˌeɪtɪd/
Definition
adj. spread throughout every part of something. You use this when a smell, a feeling, or an idea has filled a whole space or group.
adj. spread throughout every part of a physical space, substance, or abstract concept. Often used as a participial adjective to describe a state of being saturated or infused.
Examples
“The smell of fresh coffee permeated the entire house.”
“A sense of deep sadness permeated the room as the old man told his story to the family.”
“The new ideology permeated every level of the administration, fundamentally altering how policy was drafted and implemented across the various departments.”
Examples
simple
“The smell of fresh coffee permeated the entire house.”
contextual
“A sense of deep sadness permeated the room as the old man told his story to the family.”
complex
“The new ideology permeated every level of the administration, fundamentally altering how policy was drafted and implemented across the various departments.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “permeated” in context.
Verb
01. permeated by
“The entire organization is permeated by a spirit of innovation.”
adj + prep
02. permeated with
“The air was permeated with the aroma of freshly roasted coffee.”
adj + prep
03. remain permeated
“The atmosphere remained permeated with a sense of unease long after the meeting.”
verb + adj
Adjective
04. deeply permeated
“The local culture is deeply permeated by ancient religious traditions.”
adv + adj
05. thoroughly permeated
“The fabric was thoroughly permeated with the scent of woodsmoke.”
adv + adj
Noun
06. sense of permeated
“There was a palpable sense of permeated sadness throughout the community.”
noun + prep + adj
07. be permeated by the idea
“His philosophy is permeated by the idea of individual liberty.”
08. become permeated with a sense
“The narrative becomes permeated with a sense of impending doom.”
Usage
Often used with the preposition 'throughout' or 'through'; frequently appears in the passive voice or as a participial adjective.
Real-World Examples
“That includes a detrimental “boy’s club” culture that fostered inappropriate behavior that permeated throughout the company.” Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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