FUMING Meaning and
Definition
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Fuming is an adjective that describes a state of extreme anger or irritation, often manifested through visible expressions and physical reactions. It is often used to describe a person who is so enraged that they are visibly and audibly agitated. When someone is fuming, they may exhibit behaviors such as clenched fists, a reddened face, pacing, or heated verbal outbursts.
In a figurative sense, fuming can also refer to a strong feeling of resentment or bitterness that someone experiences due to a perceived injustice or wrongdoing. This can be related to a personal matter or a larger societal issue. For example, one might be fuming after being cheated out of a promotion at work, or people may be fuming over a controversial policy implemented by the government.
The term "fuming" carries a sense of intensity and implies the presence of boiling fury. It often suggests that the person is seething with rage, and their volatile emotions may be near a tipping point. It is commonly used in casual conversation, written stories, and various forms of media to portray and emphasize high levels of anger or frustration, highlighting the potentially volatile nature of the individual’s emotional state.
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Giving forth a visible vapor, a property of strong nitric, sulphuric, and hydrochloric acids, and certain other substances.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
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Sending forth vapour; raging.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of FUMING
The word "fuming" originates from the Old English word "fymian", which means "to smoke" or "to emit smoke". It comes from the Proto-Germanic word "fumojan", which has similar meanings. The Old English word "fymian" directly influenced the Middle English word "fumen", which evolved into "fuming" over time. The term is closely related to the noun "fume", referring to a vapor or smoke.
Similar spelling words for FUMING
- Forming,
- farming,
- gumming,
- famine,
- Bumming,
- Fusing,
- Fussing,
- feuding,
- fling,
- foaming,
- humming,
- flaming,
- Fouling.
Conjugate verb Fuming
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