exude

[ig-zood, ik-sood]

verb (used without object)

exuded, exuding 

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

verb (used with object)

exuded, exuding 

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

/ 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

Other Word Forms

• nonexuding adjective
• unexuded adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of exude¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of exude¹

C16: from Latin exsūdāre, from sūdāre to sweat

Example Sentences

Fittingly, his return to the big screen after announcing a retirement in 2017 is in a movie that exudes the same stark, elemental quality.

From Los Angeles Times

When I interviewed Dame Jane Goodall last year, she exuded calm, even as she pressed home to me that a great extinction crisis was facing our planet.

From BBC

There was a confessional vibe at times to the conversation, borne of a fear the left can exude a piety and loftiness off-putting to many.

From BBC

It’s aching and vulnerable, and reveals the kind of stunning emotional depth that Michael exuded throughout his entire career.

From Salon

The exhilaration that Harris’ campaign frequently exuded in those early rallies is summarized here, but those accounts don’t capture the joy.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• emanate 
• give off 
• manifest 
• ooze 
• radiate