Fumed: meaning, definitions and examples

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fumed

 

[ fjuːmd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

expressing anger

To fume means to show or express great anger or indignation. It often implies being visibly upset, often accompanied by physical manifestations like heavy breathing or exhaling sharply. The term suggests a buildup of frustration that culminates in an outburst, resembling the way smoke gathers before it escapes. Fuming can also indicate that someone is brooding silently, stewing in their anger without directly confronting the issue.

Synonyms

boil, rage, rant, seethe

Examples of usage

  • She fumed at the unfair decision.
  • He was fuming over the rude comments.
  • They fumed during the long wait.
  • After the argument, she continued to fume quietly.

Translations

Translations of the word "fumed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fumado

🇮🇳 धुएँ वाला

🇩🇪 geräuchert

🇮🇩 tercium asap

🇺🇦 димлений

🇵🇱 wędzony

🇯🇵 燻製の

🇫🇷 fumé

🇪🇸 ahumado

🇹🇷 tütsülenmiş

🇰🇷 훈제된

🇸🇦 مدخن

🇨🇿 uzený

🇸🇰 údený

🇨🇳 熏制的

🇸🇮 dimljen

🇮🇸 reyktur

🇰🇿 түтіндеген

🇬🇪 წამლული

🇦🇿 smoklanmış

🇲🇽 ahumado

Etymology

The verb 'fume' has its roots in the Latin word 'fumare', which means 'to smoke' or 'to fumes'. This Latin term was derived from 'fumus', meaning 'smoke'. The word was adopted into Old French as 'fumer', which had similar meanings. Over time, it evolved in English to not only describe the physical smoke emitted from a fire or substance but also began to be used metaphorically to describe someone's heated expressions of anger or annoyance. The transition to its current meaning emphasizes a person being enveloped in their own metaphorical 'smoke' of anger, much like how smoke obstructs vision and clarity. The usage of 'fume' in English as a verb began to appear in texts during the early 16th century and has retained its association with both literal and figurative interpretations of smoke and anger ever since.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,377, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.