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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Their wide cut, the loose leg, the waist-defining rise, and the purposefully falling hemline all work together to create a silhouette that exudes confidence. Alex Sales, Glamour, 8 Mar. 2026 With layers that start below the chin and frame your face so flattering, this hairstyle is supposed to exude the self-assurance and effortlessly chic attitude of the quintessential 1990s model cuts (think Cindy Crawford and Claudia Schiffer). Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026 Woinee Miriam, chef-owner of Taste of Ethiopia Few people in the Austin area welcome diners with the care exuded by Woinee Miriam, who opened the first Taste of Ethiopia with her husband, Solomon Hailu, in Pflugerville in 2009. Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026 While Buckley's Bride finds new agency on their road trip, Bale’s Frank is a complementary partner-in-crime, exuding tough-guy swagger but also man-child innocence as a vulnerable brute with a poet’s soul. Brian Truitt, USA Today, 4 Mar. 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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“Exude.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exude. Accessed 11 Mar. 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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