seething
What is another word for seething? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Adj — Extremely angry, though the anger may not be openly shown.
Antonyms
How to use seething
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
seething with anger
seething rage
seething mass
Etymology
From Middle English sethyng, from the verb seethe ("to boil") plus -ing.
Full origin of seething →Frequently asked questions
What does “seething” mean?
The word “seething” means extremely angry, though the anger may not be openly shown. In plain terms, boiling with intense feeling — usually anger — or literally bubbling and churning.
How do you pronounce “seething”?
“Seething” is pronounced SEE-thihng (/ˈsiː.ðɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “seething” in a sentence?
Here is “seething” used in a sentence: “She sat in seething silence after the meeting.”
What part of speech is “seething”?
“Seething” is an adjective.
Where does the word “seething” come from?
The word “seething” comes from Middle English. From Middle English sethyng, from the verb seethe ("to boil") plus -ing.
How many meanings does “seething” have?
“Seething” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: extremely angry, though the anger may not be openly shown.
