adj
seething
SEE-thihng
Seething (adj) means Extremely angry, though the anger may not be openly shown. Example: “She sat in seething silence after the meeting.”
adj
1
Extremely angry, though the anger may not be openly shown.
"She sat in seething silence after the meeting."
"He was seething with rage but kept his voice calm."
2
Bubbling or churning violently, as if about to boil over.
"The seething rapids made the crossing impossible."
"Steam rose from the seething mass of molten rock."
How to use seething
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBoiling with intense feeling — usually anger — or literally bubbling and churning.
Common pairings
seething with anger
seething rage
seething mass
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Word forms
- Plural
- seethings
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Etymology
From Middle English sethyng, from the verb seethe ("to boil") plus -ing.
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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.
