Meaning & use
Pervading
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Spreading through and becoming a noticeable element in every part of something.
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A sense of unease was pervading the office after the layoffs were announced.
The smell of fresh bread pervaded the entire house.
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Often used to describe moods, smells, or ideas that spread gradually but thoroughly through a place or group.
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