Oozes Meaning in English
word · lemma: ooze
ˈuzɪz
OO-ziz
ˈuːzɪz
OOZ-iz
Definition
To leak or flow out slowly, usually referring to a thick liquid. It can also mean to show a strong quality in a very obvious way.
Usage & Nuances
Used for sticky or thick substances (like mud, blood, or honey) coming out slowly. Also used metaphorically: 'oozes confidence' means to show it strongly. Slightly formal or literary, but common.
Spanish: rezuma - supuraPortuguese (BR): escorre - exsudaPortuguese (PT): escorre - exsudaChinese (Simplified): 渗出 - 缓慢流出Chinese (Traditional): 滲出 - 緩慢流出Hindi: रिसता है - टपकता हैArabic: يتسرب - يرشحBengali: চুঁইয়ে পড়ে - ফুটে ওঠে (অনুভূতি)Russian: сочится - источает (качество)Japanese: にじみ出るVietnamese: rỉ ra - toát ra (chất lượng, cảm xúc)Korean: 스며 나오다 - 풍기다 (성격/느낌)Turkish: sızmak - taşmak (duygu/güç anlamında)Urdu: رسنا - جھلکنا (خصوصیت)Indonesian: merembes - memancarkan (sifat/perasaan)
Example Sentences
The honey oozes from the jar.
basic
Blood oozes from the small cut.
basic
The chocolate cake oozes when you cut it.
basic
He oozes confidence every time he speaks.
natural
Her smile oozes warmth and kindness.
natural
The building oozes old world charm.
natural