1 a [+ object] : to produce a liquid or smell that flows out slowly

• Pine trees exude a sticky substance.
• The flowers exuded a sweet fragrance.

b [no object] : to flow out slowly — usually + from

• Moisture exuded from the walls of the cave.
• A sticky substance exuded[=oozed] from the pine tree.

2 [+ object] : to show (a quality, emotion, etc.) very clearly or strongly

• She exudes authority/charm.
• They exuded elegance/confidence.