exude

verb

ex·​ude ig-ˈzüd 

exuded; exuding

intransitive verb

1

: to ooze out

2

: to undergo diffusion

transitive verb

1

: to cause to ooze or spread out in all directions

2

: to display conspicuously or abundantly

exudes charm

Synonyms

• bleed
• ooze
• percolate
• seep
• strain
• sweat
• transude
• weep

Examples of exude in a Sentence

Pine trees exude a sticky substance.

The flowers exuded a sweet fragrance.

Recent Examples on the Web

In the case of Dončić, the Mavs GM had cultural concerns, ones that are now well-documented, about the conditioning and lifestyle choices of a guard who can post 30-point triple-doubles but who also didn’t exude the everyday values Harrison required. —C. Clark, M. Vorkunov and F. Katz, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025

Despite its colossal size, the look managed to exude an ethereal aura with its floaty, sheer layers and curved draping details on the sweetheart-neckline bodice. —Justine Fisher, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025

All of David Lynch’s projects are disturbing and brain-scrambling to varying degrees — but in real life, tales about the director exude far more warmth as opposed to being unsettling. —Devon Ivie, Vulture, 16 Jan. 2025

The space exudes a mood of contemplation and mystery. —Denni Hu, WWD, 15 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Latin exsudare, from ex- + sudare to sweat — more at sweat

First Known Use

1574, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

Kids Definition

exude

verb

ex·​ude ig-ˈzüd 

exuded; exuding

1

: to discharge slowly through pores or cuts : ooze

exude sweat

2

: to give forth

brown eyes exuding confidence

Medical Definition

exude

verb

ex·​ude ig-ˈzüd 

exuded; exuding

intransitive verb

1

: to ooze out

2

: to undergo diffusion

transitive verb

: to cause to ooze or spread out in all directions