Fume – Meaning, Definition, Synonyms and Antonyms
Fume (verb) means to release smoke or to express anger (often silently or by showing clear signs of irritation). It’s a useful word for both everyday situations and descriptive writing.
Meaning:
To fume means to show extreme irritation or anger, or to emit smoke.
Definition:
In practice, fume is used in two common ways: (1) physical smoke, as when a machine or fire releases smoke; and (2) emotional anger, as when someone is “full of” frustration and may grow louder, speak sharply, or clearly look worked up. When people say they are “fuming,” they usually mean they are intensely annoyed, not calm or neutral.
You may also see related forms such as fumed (past) and fuming (present participle).
Example Sentences:
- He began to fume with anger after hearing the news.
- The car’s engine started to fume, releasing thick smoke.
- She could only fume silently as the meeting dragged on.
- The workers fumed over the unfair treatment they received.
- He was fuming when his flight was delayed for hours.
- After the manager changed the schedule at the last minute, the team started to fume.
Fume Synonyms:
Fume Antonyms:
- Calm
- Relax
- Faze-free
- Reconcile
- Soothe
- Cool
- Assuage
- Pacify
Explore more F words with related entries like enrage and frown, which can also help you describe anger and irritation more precisely.
