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 of exude

• drip
• ooze
• seep
• flow
• percolate
• weep
• bleed

Examples of exude in a Sentence

Pine trees exude a sticky substance.

The flowers exuded a sweet fragrance.

Recent Examples on the Web

The vote was a stunning loss for the crypto industry, which had exuded confidence that enough senators would vote to advance the bill. — Tanaya MacHeel,garrett Downs, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026

There’s several charming scenes that exude the pure joy of a 7-year-old’s mind. — Carole Horst, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026

To celebrate its 125th birthday, Bergdorf Goodman is sticking to what it’s best known for — designer exclusives, eye-catching windows and in-store fashion displays exuding sophistication and luxury. — David Moin, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026

The 28-year-old filmmaker exuded cool-girl energy in timeless basics, going braless in a scoop-neck white tank top. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 8 Sep. 2026

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

Rhymes for exude

• accrued
• allude
• collude
• conclude
• construed
• debuted
• delude
• elude
• endued
• ensued
• eschewed
• etude

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