Meaning & use

oozing

verb·Everyday

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

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