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Oozing - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Oozing means slowly flowing or leaking out, often in a thick or viscous manner, like sap from a tree or blood from a wound. It can also describe a gradual, steady release of something.

oozing

/ˈuzɪŋ/ /ˈuːzɪŋ/

Definition:

Flowing or leaking slowly, often in a thick or viscous manner.

Synonyms:

Seeping, leaking, dripping, trickling

Part of Speech:

Verb, adjective

Antonyms:

Contained, sealed

Common Collocations:

Oozing wound, oozing sap, oozing charm

Derivatives:

Ooze, oozed

Usage Tips:

Use "oozing" to describe slow movement of liquids or qualities like confidence spreading naturally.

Common Phrases:

Oozing with confidence, oozing charm, oozing blood

Etymology:

From Old English "wōs" (juice or sap), evolving to mean slow flow of liquid.

Examples:

  • 1. The sap was oozing from the tree bark.
  • 2. Her wound kept oozing despite the bandage.
  • 3. The cheese is oozing out of the sandwich.
  • 4. He was oozing confidence during the presentation.

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