ooze

[uːz]

ooze Definition

• 1. to flow or leak out slowly and steadily in small amounts
• 2. soft, wet earth or mud

Using ooze: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ooze" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  Water oozed from the crack in the ceiling.

• Example

  The wound was oozing blood.

• Example

  The mud oozed between my toes.

• Example

  The sap oozed out of the tree trunk.

• Example

  The wound was covered in a thick ooze.

ooze Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for ooze

• seep
• trickle
• drip
• leak
• mud
• sludge

Phrases with ooze

• ooze charm

  to be very charming in a relaxed and natural way

  Example

  He oozes charm and charisma.

• ooze confidence

  to show confidence in a relaxed and natural way

  Example

  She oozes confidence when she speaks in public.

• ooze with sweat

  to sweat profusely

  Example

  After the workout, he was oozing with sweat.

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Summary: ooze in Brief

The verb 'ooze' [uːz] refers to a slow and steady flow or leak of small amounts of liquid or soft, wet earth or mud. It can be used to describe water, sap, blood, or mud, as in 'Water oozed from the crack in the ceiling.' 'Ooze' can also be used in phrases like 'ooze charm' and 'ooze confidence,' which denote a relaxed and natural display of these qualities.