permeating
/ˈpɜːrmiˌeɪtɪŋ/
adjective
- Spreading or diffusing through something completely.
- The permeating smell of fresh bread filled the entire bakery.
- A permeating sense of calm settled over the room as the music played.
- The permeating dampness in the old basement made everything feel cold and musty.
Synonyms
verb
- Present participle of permeate: to spread or pass through every part of something.
- Water was slowly permeating the porous rock, creating a small stream underground.
- Sunlight was permeating the thick curtains, waking her up gently.
- The idea of equality is permeating every level of the organization.