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

This is the perfect time of year to slip into an ultra-soft flannel set or select a set that exudes hotel luxury. —Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2026

The actress exuded real rich-mom energy in the creation, which featured a plunging V-neckline, cinched waist, and draping, floor-grazing skirt. —Christina Perrier, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026

Cobá Nearly an hour inland from Tulum, Cobá exudes the mystique of a lost city, its ruins still half-claimed by the jungle. —Gemma Price, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026

With the back strap pushed forward in relaxed mode (versus sport mode when the strap is in back), Jeanty exuded a laidback aura. —Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 7 Jan. 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