exude, exudes, exuding, exuded 1. To come out gradually in drops, as sweat, through pores or small openings; to ooze out. 2. To discharge or emit (a liquid or gas, for example) gradually. 3. To project or display conspicuously or abundantly; to radiate; as, to exude cheerfulness. From Latin exudare 'ooze out like sweat'; from ex- 'out' + sudare ... Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/2061/