diffusing

dispersion

Scattering across space

• scatterDistribute in random directions
• disseminateSpread information widely
• distributeDivide and deliver

spread · propagate · broadcast · circulate · disperse · radiate · emanate · permeate · pervade · suffuse

osmosis

Solvent crossing semipermeable barrier

• seepFlow slowly through
• infiltrateEnter secretly to observe
• percolateFilter through gradually

filter · leach · imbue · saturate · soak · steep · infuse · penetrate · absorb · transude

essential oils

Concentrated plant-derived aromatics

• lavenderFragrant herb, pale violet
• eucalyptusAromatic Australian timber tree
• scentAirborne odor detected

fragrance · vaporize · nebulizer · aromatherapy · ultrasonic · mist · aroma · peppermint · therapeutic · humidifier

glow

Steady, soft light

• luminescenceHeatless light emission
• shimmerTremulous, wavering light
• glimmerFaint, wavering light

ambient · ethereal · halo · frosted · opalescent · gauzy · muted · pastel · soft-focus · blur

calm

Free from agitation

• easeLack of strain
• mollifyReduce anger or distress
• de-escalateReduce intensity of conflict

alleviate · mitigate · assuage · placate · pacify · tension · conflict · soothe · temper · moderate

weakened

Made less capable

• thinnedReduced in concentration
• attenuatedLessened in force
• reducedMade less in amount

watered-down · dispersed · lessened · diminished · dissipated · fading · concentration · potency · intensity · dissolved

• fragrancesperfume, cologne, aftershave, essential oils, floral
• hair stylingblow dryer, blow drying, curling iron, blow-dry, curling wand
• aeration methodsoxygenating, ventilating, bubbling, oxygenation, ventilation
• infusinginfusing, steeping, brewing, permeating, imbuing
• scentingperfuming, aromatizing, scenting, freshening, incense burning
• painting techniquesimpasto, glazing, dry brushing, drybrush, stippling