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imbued

[im-byood] / ɪmˈbyud /
ADJECTIVE
addicted
Synonyms
STRONGEST
absorbed accustomed attached devoted hooked inclined obsessed
STRONG
disposed habituated hyped predisposed
WEAK
dependent fond given over to given to prone to spaced out strung-out under the influence used to wedded to
Antonyms
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indifferent
STRONG
unwilling
WEAK
disinclined independent opposed unaccustomed
ADJECTIVE
charged
Synonyms
STRONGEST
emotional fraught intense
STRONG
filled full laden permeated pervaded saturated suffused
Antonyms
STRONG
empty
ADJECTIVE
full
Synonyms
STRONGEST
adequate big chock-full complete crowded entire intact packed stocked sufficient
STRONG
abounding burdened bursting crammed glutted gorged impregnated jammed laden lavish loaded overflowing padded replete sated satiated satisfied saturated stuffed suffused surfeited teeming weighted
WEAK
abundant awash bounteous brimful chockablock competent extravagant jam-packed jammed full packed like sardines plenteous plentiful plethoric profuse running over voluminous
Antonyms
STRONGEST
defective deficient empty inadequate incomplete insufficient lacking wanting
STRONG
unloaded
WEAK
hungry needy starved unsatisfied void
ADJECTIVE
saturated
Synonyms
STRONGEST
sodden
STRONG
sopped
Antonyms
WEAK
dried-out

Example Sentences

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

From BBC • Dec. 28, 2025

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 • Dec. 19, 2025

“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 • Dec. 4, 2025

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

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 20, 2025

The term “correction officer” is imbued with the promise of reform and assistance.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover