adj

fuming

FYOO-mihng

Fuming (adj) means Extremely angry. Example: “She was fuming after finding out he'd lied to her.”

adj

Extremely angry.

"She was fuming after finding out he'd lied to her."

noun

The act of releasing fumes or of showing suppressed anger.

"His fuming was obvious even though he said nothing."

How to use fuming

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishFurious — angry enough that it shows, even if you're not shouting about it.

When to use it

Informal; common in everyday speech to describe barely-contained anger.

Common pairings

absolutely fuming fuming with rage

more fuming comparative, fumings plural, most fuming superlative

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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.