Word
fuming
Meanings
Extremely angry; showing strong anger.
Releasing smoke, vapor, or strong-smelling gas.
Definition
Very angry, often to the point of showing it in your face or behavior.
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.
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