exude

American  

[ig-zood, ik-sood] / ɪgˈzud, ɪkˈsud /

verb (used without object)

• exudes,
  present (3rd person singular)
• exuded,
  past participle,  past
• exuding
  present participle

1. 

   to come out gradually in drops, as sweat, through pores or small openings; ooze out.

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verb (used with object)

• exudes,
  present (3rd person singular)
• exuded,
  past participle,  past
• exuding
  present participle

1. to send out, as sweat; emit through pores or small openings.

2. to project or display conspicuously or abundantly; radiate.

   to exude cheerfulness.

exude British  

/ ɪɡˈzjuːd /

verb

1. to release or be released through pores, incisions, etc, as sweat from the body or sap from trees

2. (tr) to make apparent by mood or behaviour

   he exuded confidence

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• nonexuding
  adjective
• unexuded
  adjective

Inflected Forms

Participles

• exuding
  present
• exuded
  past

Conjugated Forms

Present

• exude
  simple
• exudes
  simple
• have exuded
  perfect
• has exuded
  perfect
• am exuding
  progressive
• are exuding
  progressive
• is exuding
  progressive
• have been exuding
  perfect progressive
• has been exuding
  perfect progressive

Past

• exuded
  simple
• had exuded
  perfect
• was exuding
  progressive
• were exuding
  progressive
• had been exuding
  perfect progressive

Future

• will exude
  simple
• will have exuded
  perfect
• will be exuding
  progressive
• will have been exuding
  perfect progressive

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Etymology

Origin of exude

First recorded in 1565–75; from Latin ex(s)ūdāre “to sweat out,” from ex- ex- ¹ + sūdāre “to sweat” ( see also sweat)

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Explanation

To exude is to give off small amounts, usually of liquids or gases, through small openings, such as pores. Think of how you exude sweat after a workout. The word exude is often used to describe sweating — the original Latin root, sudāre means "to sweat." Still, we frequently use the word exude to refer to anything that seems to ooze or pour forth from an object or person. John F. Kennedy was said to exude confidence, while his wife, Jackie, exuded class. But the verb can also have a negative sense, as when we say a skunk exudes a foul smell.

Example Sentences

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Always in the same frame, they exude a preternatural comfort that extends beyond familial ties and speaks to their shared life paths.

From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2026

And not because they exude obnoxious “The Best or Nothing” and “The Ultimate Driving Machine” Teutonic attitudes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026

"Not all AI platforms today exude super intelligence", said computer scientist Kokil Jaidka, adding that the new name "borrows the prestige of a term researchers reserve for a much bigger leap".

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

But the largest reminder of his legacy are his children, Chris Candy and Jennifer Candy-Sullivan, who not only bear a striking resemblance to their parents, but also exude their warmth and spirit.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026

Some people exude their futures, good or bad.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck

As he’s spoken to audiences of government officials, diplomats, academics and journalists, Dans — who wears his Arctic commission lapel pin and exudes a professorial air — has also waded into foreign policy.

From Salon ● Sep. 16, 2026

The 47-year-old composer exudes an infectiously upbeat energy.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026

Then there is Byford, who, at 60, still exudes a hobbyist’s enthusiasm for trains.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 2026

Walking around in flip-flops and burning his incense while bags from Erewhon sit on his countertop, he exudes an aura of California-cool.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 4, 2026

However, Haymitch’s house, despite the care taken by the groundskeeper, exudes an air of abandonment and neglect.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins

Mr. Esparza, a four-time Tony nominee, has often exuded a molten intensity onstage, and he bristles with dark ferocity here.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026

Just like the legendary actress's wardrobe, Dior's show late Wednesday exuded glamour and female empowerment.

From Barron's ● May 14, 2026

McIlroy exuded serenity on the first two days as he surged into a record six-shot lead at the halfway stage, even though he was still far from his best off the tee.

From BBC ● Apr. 12, 2026

Though she exuded confidence, she admitted in her memoir that she battled depression as she sought to juggle the many moving pieces of her chaotic life.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 28, 2025

The resulting hole evoked a giant grave and exuded the same musty chill, but this was not unwelcome for it provided workers with relief from the intensifying summer heat.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson

And yet the glue that held it all together was Marquinhos, still peerless at 31, and with the uncanny knack of being in the right place at the right time while exuding calm authority.

From BBC ● May 6, 2026

With the team exuding the type of joy that often characterizes Doncic’s game, James believes the Lakers can maintain their momentum despite Doncic’s uncertain status and a deflating loss.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 3, 2026

These are all evidence of a healthy company exuding confidence, and management crowed that it was “well-positioned” for the fourth quarter, its busiest time of the year.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 6, 2025

Stocky and exuding a nervy confidence, Gordon had long-running ties to Cambodia.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2025

I say, this time not feigning confusion, but exuding it authentically.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali

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