ooze
14 synonyms and 1 antonym for ooze, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To leak or flow out slowly, especially a thick or sticky substance.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
To leak or flow out slowly, especially a thick or sticky substance.
“Sap slowly oozed from the cut in the tree bark.”
Opposites
How to use ooze
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
ooze confidence
ooze charm
ooze out of
Etymology
From Old English wōs ("sap, juice"), related to Old High German wasal ("rain") — a Germanic root tied to slow seepage and moisture.
Full origin of ooze →Frequently asked questions
What does “ooze” mean?
The word “ooze” means to leak or flow out slowly, especially a thick or sticky substance. In plain terms, to slowly leak or seep out, like thick liquid — or, figuratively, to visibly radiate a quality like charm or confidence.
How do you pronounce “ooze”?
“Ooze” is pronounced ooz (/uːz/ in IPA).
How do you use “ooze” in a sentence?
Here is “ooze” used in a sentence: “Sap slowly oozed from the cut in the tree bark.”
What part of speech is “ooze”?
Depending on how it is used, “ooze” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “ooze” come from?
The word “ooze” comes from Old English. From Old English wōs ("sap, juice"), related to Old High German wasal ("rain") — a Germanic root tied to slow seepage and moisture.
How many meanings does “ooze” have?
“Ooze” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to leak or flow out slowly, especially a thick or sticky substance.
