to exude

Examples

• All

• He exuded confidence and had but a fantastic time doing so.

  Pretenders (2021)

• Author of How the Leopard Changed Its Spots, he exudes both elegance and accessibility.

  Academic text (2001)

• And I think it's because I really try to exude like welcoming, like peaceful energy.

• So many people that I've met today really exude a lot of passion.

• Women are so deeply attracted to big strong men because they exude masculinity.

• "Thank you for coming in to see me," he says, his voice exuding pure honesty.

  Fiction book (2001)

• The men and women at the tables around them exuded confidence; these were the people who controlled life.

  Fiction book (1990)

• The officials are sympathetic and calm, exuding the confidence and security trauma victims look for at this time.

  Fiction book (2000)

• My little body exuded confidence on my way to school, each stride more fierce than the last.

• Former NEHA President Steve Tackitt referred to Charlie as always exuding positive energy.

  Academic text (1997)

Synonyms

E

to express

vsto exude

∞ 2.3

To show ideas and feelings by words or actions

emphasizes nonverbal mood and appearance rather than explicit communication

E

to emanate

vsto exude

60 6.5

To come out from a source, like a smell, sound, or feeling

is about a person openly showing a quality rather than passive emission

R

to radiate

vsto exude

15 4.0

Show a strong feeling or quality in appearance

is about strong, open display through mood, behavior, and appearance

E

to effuse

vsto exude

1 8.7

To show feelings openly, like warmth or joy

is focused on visible public show of a quality rather than internal abundance

Antonyms

C

to conceal

282 3.7

To hide something so others cannot see or find it

S

to suppress

88 5.8

To hold back feelings or reactions

How Strong

to overflow

30 4.1

to radiate

15 4.0

to exude

27 6.4

to display

439 1.9

to show

∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

Etymology