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

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.
Recent Examples on the Web Kristin comes across as warm and energetic, exuding a sense of total competence. Jennifer Gonnerman, The New Yorker, 27 Nov. 2023 Stone and concrete, for example, have a natural texture, while glass or metal can be shaped or finished to exude a dramatic texture. Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Nov. 2023 Its bars and clubs exude an energy that beckons revelers into a night of excitement. Maeghan Dolph, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2023 Steal the spotlight this holiday season and prepare to create lasting memories with a Thanksgiving table that exudes sophistication and charm. Jessica Copeland, Rolling Stone, 10 Nov. 2023 At The Spectator Hotel, personal butlers even draw candlelit rose baths for guests. 04 of 20 Anguilla One of the most romantic destinations in the Caribbean, Anguilla exudes a barefoot luxury vibe with white-sand beaches, coral reefs, high-end hotels, and an excellent culinary scene. Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2023 More than her human protagonists, her furry characters exude distinct, memorable, impossible-to-ignore personalities. Terry Hong, The Christian Science Monitor, 26 Oct. 2023 More factories were built and as visually iconic as some of these plants were, including the Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. in South Gate, none of these other industrial production sites exuded the apocalyptic glamour that Samson did. Myriam Gurba, Los Angeles Times, 14 Nov. 2023 From the hidden passages with secrets ready to be discovered to the bustling squares, the city exudes a storybook atmosphere. Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 14 Nov. 2023 See More

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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 7 Dec. 2023.

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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