fuming
8 synonyms for fuming, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Extremely angry.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use fuming
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
absolutely fuming
fuming with rage
Informal; common in everyday speech to describe barely-contained anger.
Frequently asked questions
What does “fuming” mean?
The word “fuming” means extremely angry. In plain terms, furious — angry enough that it shows, even if you're not shouting about it.
How do you pronounce “fuming”?
“Fuming” is pronounced FYOO-mihng (/ˈfjuːmɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “fuming” in a sentence?
Here is “fuming” used in a sentence: “She was fuming after finding out he'd lied to her.”
What part of speech is “fuming”?
Depending on how it is used, “fuming” can be an adjective and a noun.
How many meanings does “fuming” have?
“Fuming” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: extremely angry.
