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

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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This ruffle maxi dress still exudes a breezy summer feel but is elegant enough to wear to a wedding in the French countryside or evening out in Paris with knee-high boots and a leather or denim jacket. Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2025 Amherst, Massachusetts A college town with a laidback vibe, Amherst exudes autumnal charm in the heart of western Massachusetts. Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025 Even though his birthday falls during that period, Marshall has a softer sentiment and energy, exuding primary Pisces qualities. Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025 The Last of Us star exuded Hollywood cool in white, a head-to-toe look by Celine (and yes, that included the sunglasses), with both the styling and Pascal’s following putting him firmly into first place among the top five men at the 2025 Emmys, earning an MIV of $754,000. Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 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 21 Sep. 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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