exude — to display (an emotion or quality) strongly and openly
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to display (an emotion or quality) strongly and openly
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪɡˈzuːd/
Example Sentences
- The interview candidate exuded nervousness like a leaky faucet drips water
- The old cheese in the fridge exuded an odor that could wake the dead
- She exuded such elegance that even pigeons stopped to admire her
exude
VERB[/ɪɡˈzuːd/]
to display (an emotion or quality) strongly and openly
to display (an emotion or quality) strongly and openly
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'exudare', composed of the prefix 'ex-' (out) and 'sudare' (to sweat or ooze). The word originally referred to the literal process of sweating or oozing out, later evolving to mean displaying emotions or qualities openly.
Breakdown
ex- (out) + sudare (to sweat/ooze) = exude (to display openly or ooze out)
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📝Examples
“The interview candidate exuded nervousness like a leaky faucet drips water”
“The old cheese in the fridge exuded an odor that could wake the dead”
“She exuded such elegance that even pigeons stopped to admire her”
“The politician exuded sincerity while his pants were literally on fire”
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