exuding

Giving off steadily

Exuding is the present participle of exude, which means to ooze or discharge gradually through pores or openings: The tree was exuding sap.

More often figurative—to radiate or display a quality abundantly: She was exuding confidence, He walked in exuding calm.

The figurative use suggests the quality flows naturally from the person, impossible to contain.

charm

charisma

Magnetic personal appeal

magnetism · poise · grace · sophistication · elegance · appeal · glamour · debonair · captivating · enchanting

moisture

ooze

Seep gradually out

weep · drip · trickle · leak · percolate · discharge · secrete · pores · dampness · beads

aroma

fragrance

Pleasing olfactory quality

essence · odor · musk · incense · floral · citrus · vanilla · cinnamon · sandalwood · jasmine

radiance

glow

Steady, soft light

  • warmthHeat you feel
  • lightVisible electromagnetic radiation
  • shineEmit or reflect light

beam · emanate · luminosity · brilliance · gleam · sparkle · shimmer · aura · brightness · effulgence

substance

mucus

Protective bodily secretion

  • pusInfected tissue fluid
  • sapPlant circulatory fluid
  • resinViscous plant secretion

oil · nectar · venom · saliva · sebum · wax · latex · gum · pitch · honey

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Opposites
emission vs. intake

exudingabsorbing

Holding attention completely

soaking up · imbibing · taking in · sucking in · drawing in

expression vs. concealment

exudingconcealing

Keeping something secret

hiding · suppressing · masking · withholding · repressing

abundance vs. withholding

exudingretaining

Holding onto still

holding back · keeping in · containing · lacking · restraining

Family

exude, exuded, exudes, exudate, exudation

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