exude

[ ig-zood, ik-sood ]

verb (used without object)

, ex·ud·ed, ex·ud·ing.

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

verb (used with object)

, ex·ud·ed, ex·ud·ing.

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 Words From

• nonex·uding adjective
• unex·uded 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

Asked why he had taken a change of clothes and his notebook with him when he escaped from the prison, Mr Khalife said: "I wanted to exude a sense of professionalism... to show that I was capable of doing what I did."

From BBC

Author Mike Allen writes, "the memo reflects the exuberance that Trump staffers and allies exude in interviews and behind-the-scenes conversations."

From Salon

Salvador Sandoval, a doctor and county health officer in Merced, California, did not exude such confidence.

From Salon

Such rhetoric does not exude confidence in his prospects.

From Los Angeles Times

Team Jenrick, who have had a confidence, even swagger, throughout, continue to exude both.

From BBC

Related Words

• emanate
• give off
• manifest
• ooze
• radiate