Word
fuming
Very angry, often to the point of showing it in your face or behavior.
Meanings
Extremely angry; showing strong anger.
Releasing smoke, vapor, or strong-smelling gas.
Definition
Fuming describes someone who is extremely angry. They may look tense, speak sharply, or struggle to stay calm. It can describe a person’s mood or the way they react after something unfair or frustrating happens.
Examples
- I was fuming when the train left early.
- She came home fuming after someone took her parking spot.
- They were fuming about the rude comment during the meeting.
- He sat there fuming while the referee ignored the foul.
Common mistake
Learners often use fuming to mean “slightly annoyed,” but it usually means very angry.
More adjectives
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