exude

verb

ex·​ude ig-ˈzüd How to pronounce exude (audio)
exuded; exuding
Synonyms of exude

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

Examples of exude in a Sentence

Pine trees exude a sticky substance. The flowers exuded a sweet fragrance.
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Malian star soccer forward Mamadou Sidibé exudes understated competence and resourcefulness in his hopsack-weave linen suit en route into Dior Homme on June 24, but what really carries this outfit into the ice-cold stratosphere of style is the choice of the tie-free wing collar. Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 Indoors, there’s a lot to set your sights on, too, between the rustic dining room that exudes southern charm to the living room with a hanging wicker swing. Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 24 June 2026 The leg-lengthening bottoms exude sophistication and instantly upgrade any summer outfit. Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 19 June 2026 Once a jewelry store and later the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Riviera is a striking art deco space that exudes old-school glamour. Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for exude

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of exude was in 1574

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Cite this Entry

“Exude.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exude. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

exude

verb
ex·​ude ig-ˈzüd How to pronounce exude (audio)
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 How to pronounce exude (audio)
exuded; exuding

intransitive verb

1
: to ooze out
2
: to undergo diffusion

transitive verb

: to cause to ooze or spread out in all directions

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