Word
exudes
Phoneticsex·udes, stress on the second syllable
US/ɪɡˈzudz/
UK/ɛɡzjˈuːdz/
Definition
v. to give off a strong feeling, quality, or smell in a natural way. You use it when confidence, calm, or warmth seems to come out of a person or place.
v. to emit or display a quality, emotion, or substance strongly and naturally. Often describes confidence, charm, or calm radiating from a person, or an odour or fluid seeping from a source.
Examples
“She exudes calm even when the office gets busy.”
“Our new teacher exudes patience and makes every student feel welcome.”
“Even in silence, the old library exudes history, its oak shelves holding decades of quiet study.”
Examples
simple
“She exudes calm even when the office gets busy.”
contextual
“Our new teacher exudes patience and makes every student feel welcome.”
complex
“Even in silence, the old library exudes history, its oak shelves holding decades of quiet study.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “exudes” in context.
Verb
01. exude authority
“His voice and posture exude authority in the courtroom.”
verb + noun
02. exude calm
“Even under pressure, she exudes calm and clear thinking.”
verb + noun
03. exude charm
“The old hotel exudes charm with its wood panels and soft light.”
verb + noun
04. exude confidence
“The young captain exudes confidence before every major final.”
verb + noun
05. exude menace
“The deserted building exudes menace after dark.”
verb + noun
Adjective
06. effortlessly exude
“He effortlessly exudes charm without ever seeming to try.”
adv + verb
Noun
07. exude from skin
“The plant exudes sticky resin from the skin of its stem.”
verb + prep + noun
08. exude from wound
“The wound exudes fluid that must be kept clean and dry.”
verb + prep + noun
09. effortlessly exude natural charm
“He effortlessly exudes natural charm at every social event.”
10. exude a sense of menace
“The abandoned factory exudes a sense of menace at night.”
11. exude an air of calm
“The spa exudes an air of calm from the moment you enter.”
12. exude luxury and elegance
“The boutique hotel exudes luxury and elegance in every detail.”
Usage
The verb is transitive and takes a direct object.
Real-World Examples
“At 63, Niffenegger exudes a bookish bohemianism, with her cat-eye glasses, dangly earrings and cropped silver hair.” “Elevation hovers around 699 feet, and the landscape exudes peaceful Midwestern charm: open fields, scattered woodlots, and the occasional silo.” “Weaving – one of the giants of Australian screen and stage – exudes a great combination of gravitas and relatability.” “It fails to capture the weight of deep sadness that exudes from the separation of two friends who have only each other.” Synonyms
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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