exudes; exuded; exuding
1
a
: to produce a liquid or smell that flows out slowly
Pine trees exude a sticky substance.
The flowers exuded a sweet fragrance.
b
: to flow out slowly
—usually + from
Moisture exuded from the walls of the cave.
A sticky substance exuded [=oozed] from the pine tree.
2
: to show (a quality, emotion, etc.) very clearly or strongly
She exudes authority/charm. [=she has a great deal of authority/charm]
They exuded elegance/confidence.
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“Exude.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/exude. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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