ooze

Everyday

1. verb (of a thick liquid) To flow out slowly: «Honey oozed from the jar». tree →
2. verb To show a lot of a quality: «He oozes confidence». tree →
3. noun Soft, wet mud, especially at the bottom of a sea, lake or river. tree →

In the lessons

In stories «ooze» describes slimy, gooey things — monsters, mud, melted cheese — and makes the reader picture it. In science the sea floor is covered with ooze made of tiny shells. Phrases: «ooze out», «ooze charm/confidence».

Examples

• Jam oozed out of the doughnut. tree →
• Green slime oozed from the monster's mouth. tree →
• Mud oozed between my toes. tree →
• Blood oozed from the cut. tree →
• The singer oozed confidence on stage. tree →
• The sea floor is covered with soft ooze. tree →

Note

Regular verb: oozed, oozing. A great word for descriptive writing (texture and sound).