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Meaning of oozing
The primary meaning of "oozing" is to flow or leak slowly and steadily.
Etymology of oozing
The word "oozing" originated in the mid-16th century, from the verb "ooze", which is likely an alteration of "use" or "eese", an archaic word for "to flow" or "to issue"
Historically, the word has been used to describe the slow and steady flow of liquids, gases, or other substances, as well as the expression of strong feelings or qualities
Synonyms
seeping
leaking
dripping
flowing
streaming
gushing
pouring
spilling
overflowing
exuding
emanating
radiating
issuing
emerging
appearing
rising
welling
surging
swelling
bubbling
foaming
frothing
boiling
simmering
stewing
brewing
percolating
trickling
oozing
seeping
dripping
drooling
salivating
slobbering
drizzling
sprinkling
spouting
jetting
spewing
disgorging
vomiting
expectorating
Definitions
- To flow or leak slowly and steadily, typically because of pressure or heat
- * To give out or express a strong feeling or quality, especially in a way that is annoying or unpleasant
Usage Examples
- The oil was oozing out of the damaged engine and onto the ground
- * Her charm and charisma were oozing from every pore as she walked into the room
Antonyms
stopping
halting
ceasing
ending
blocking
damming
stemming
stifling
suppressing
restraining
controlling
regulating
limiting
confining
containing
holding
keeping
retaining
withholding
concealing
hiding
camouflaging
disguising
masking
covering
concealing