Meaning & use
oozing
Flowing or leaking out slowly through a small opening, or, figuratively, displaying a quality abundantly and openly.
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Thick sap was oozing from a crack in the pine tree's bark.
The actor walked onto the stage oozing confidence with every step.
A note on using this word
Oozing is commonly used figuratively with abstract qualities like charm or confidence, not just literal liquids.
Words with a similar meaning
seepingleaking
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