exudes

Gives off naturally

Exudes means to ooze or discharge slowly, as through pores or small openings: The tree exudes sap when cut.

More commonly, exudes describes qualities that seem to emanate from someone naturally and abundantly: She exudes confidence, He exudes charm.

The figurative sense suggests the quality flows from the person as if they can't help it.

secretion

oozes

Flows out slowly

  • seepsPasses through gradually
  • leaksUnwanted fluid escapes
  • sweatsCasual athletic garments

weeps · drips · secretes · releases · discharges · perspires · bleeds · emits · trickles · dribbles

aura

radiates

Emits in all directions

mystique · vibe · energy · atmosphere · ambience · magnetism · essence · glow · air · bearing

scent

fragrance

Pleasing olfactory quality

  • perfumeFragrant liquid for wearing
  • aromaPleasant distinctive smell
  • smellOlfactory perception

odor · bouquet · essence · redolence · musk · floral · spice · sweetness · pungency · whiff

charm

allure

Attractive, tempting quality

flair · appeal · wit · charisma · warmth · likability · affability · debonair · suave · polish

confidence

self-assurance

Confidence in one's abilities

composure · command · authority · coolness · calm · certainty · conviction · swagger · bravado · steadiness

Opposites
physical emission/secretion

exudesabsorbs

Takes in fully

reabsorbs · soaks up · takes in · imbibes · retains

expression/emanation of qualities

exudesconceals

Keeps from being seen

hides · suppresses · masks · represses · withholds

Family

exude, exuded, exuding, exudate, exudation

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