exude

verb

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

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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The picture exudes both grace and vulnerability, and hints at imperfection by way of a disconcerting, coral-like wrinkle that mars the foot’s heel. Chris Wiley, New Yorker, 20 Dec. 2025 So, Nielsen makes sure the wardrobe reflects that all-American feel by shopping at stores that exude the right vibe. Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025 Early in his career, Stephen Lang found himself in a similar club as the Jon Bernthal and Frank Grillo types, actors who exude a specific kind of alpha male, hyper-machismo energy through their onscreen roles. Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Dec. 2025 And the crown jewel in the center of town is the whimsical Hotel Post Lech Arlberg, a Relais & Châteaux property that exudes Grimm Brothers flair (from $860). Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 19 Dec. 2025 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 25 Dec. 2025.

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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