imbued

American  

[im-byood] / ɪmˈbyud /

adjective

1. permeated or inspired, as with an ideal, meaning, characteristic, etc..

   The article provides a picture of the Jewish Diaspora and its shift from sacredly imbued patterns to more secular ones.

2. saturated or impregnated, as with moisture, color, etc..

   Those snow cones you buy at street fairs are all far too sweet and imbued with dye.

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of imbue.

Other Word Forms

• unimbued adjective

Etymology

Origin of imbued

imbue ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

From a family of celebrated poets, Beyzai was imbued in the deepest traditions of Persian culture from birth.

From BBC

It even cites Kant, who put forward the notion, revolutionary in the 18th century, that all persons are imbued with dignity.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Cloud Dancer is a lofty white that serves as a symbol of calming influence in a society rediscovering the value of quiet reflection. A billowy white imbued with serenity,” they wrote.

From Salon

Both of Mr. Smith’s parents fled the Jim Crow South, met in Washington and imbued their son with ambition, purpose and tenacity.

From The Wall Street Journal

This one goes out to Jess, whose designs have imbued each issue with a generous, overflowing spirit.

From Los Angeles Times

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