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steaming

 

[ ˈstiːmɪŋ ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

food

Hot or emitting steam.

Synonyms

boiling, hot, scorching

Examples of usage

  • The steaming cup of tea warmed her hands.
  • The steaming bowl of soup was perfect for a cold day.
Context #2 | Verb

emotions

To be very angry or upset.

Synonyms

fuming, raging, seething

Examples of usage

  • She was steaming after finding out about the betrayal.
  • He was steaming with frustration.

Translations

Translations of the word "steaming" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vaporização

🇮🇳 भाप बनाना

🇩🇪 Dampfen

🇮🇩 penguapan

🇺🇦 випаровування

🇵🇱 parowanie

🇯🇵 蒸気

🇫🇷 vaporisation

🇪🇸 vaporización

🇹🇷 buharlaşma

🇰🇷 증기

🇸🇦 تبخير

🇨🇿 odpařování

🇸🇰 odparovanie

🇨🇳 蒸发

🇸🇮 izhlapevanje

🇮🇸 gufun

🇰🇿 булану

🇬🇪 ორთქლის გამოყოფა

🇦🇿 buxarlanma

🇲🇽 vaporización

Etymology

The word 'steaming' originated from the Old English word 'stēamian', which means 'to emit steam'. The use of 'steaming' to describe food being hot or emitting steam dates back to the early 19th century. The verb form of 'steaming' to describe being very angry or upset emerged in the late 20th century.

See also: steam, steamboat, steamer, steamroll, steamship.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,898, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.