Fumiest: meaning, definitions and examples

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fumiest

 

[ ˈfjuːmiəst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

descriptive quality

The term 'fumiest' refers to the most smoky or noxious quality, typically used to describe something that has the characteristic of producing smoke or a strong, unpleasant odor. It denotes an extreme degree of smoke or fume emissions, often related to combustion processes.

Synonyms

most noxious, most smoky, smokiest

Examples of usage

  • The fumiest corners of the factory were causing health concerns.
  • He complained about the fumiest meal he had ever experienced at the roadside diner.
  • The fumiest conditions made it difficult to breathe during the event.
  • The fumiest chimney in the neighborhood needed urgent cleaning.

Translations

Translations of the word "fumiest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais fumegante

🇮🇳 सबसे धुआँधार

🇩🇪 der rauchigste

🇮🇩 paling berasap

🇺🇦 найдимніший

🇵🇱 najbardziej dymny

🇯🇵 最も煙る

🇫🇷 le plus enfumé

🇪🇸 el más ahumado

🇹🇷 en dumanlı

🇰🇷 가장 연기가 나는

🇸🇦 الأكثر دخانية

🇨🇿 nejkouřovější

🇸🇰 najdýmavejší

🇨🇳 最烟雾弥漫的

🇸🇮 najbolj dimljen

🇮🇸 mest reykfullur

🇰🇿 ең түтіндес

🇬🇪 მეტად კვამლიანი

🇦🇿 ən tüstülüsü

🇲🇽 el más ahumado

Word origin

The word 'fumy' originated from the Latin 'fumus', meaning smoke, combined with the adjective-forming suffix '-y', which is used to indicate a characteristic or condition. The addition of '-est' creates the superlative form, indicating the highest degree of this smoky characteristic. The use of 'fumiest' in both literal and figurative contexts has evolved, reflecting the variety of situations in which smoke or fumes can play a detrimental role, from environmental discussions to culinary critiques.