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

Since launching Costco in 1983, Sinegal has preached the importance of hiring people who exude integrity and passion for the business, and then treating those employees well with generous wages and plentiful opportunities for advancement. —Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 12 Dec. 2025

Wunmi Mosaku exuded refined sophistication in a clean, structured purple silhouette that showcased her effortless grace. —Larry Stansbury, Essence, 10 Dec. 2025

The fabrics grace the body with a beautiful flow, the prints exude an artisanal touch, and the silhouettes enhance your curves without effort. —Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2025

The title exudes an air of finality, but Kinney says that's not intentional. —Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Dec. 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

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