WordHive Learning Dictionary

Fuming

adjective

Fuming means very angry.

6 letters 2 syllables

What does Fuming mean?

Fuming means very angry.

Dictionary definition

Very angry, often in a quiet but strong way.

Example sentences

Fuming in a sentence

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Jamal was fuming after someone ruined his project on purpose.

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Practice the meaning of Fuming

Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does fuming mean?

Practice 2

Which sentence uses fuming correctly?

Practice 3

Which word is closest in meaning to fuming?

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Fuming

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Sounds like

fyoo · ming · strongest beat: fyoo

Synonyms

Words like Fuming

furiousUse when someone feels extremely angry.
Antonyms

Opposite words

calmUse when someone feels peaceful and steady.
Synonym practice

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Word family

Fuming word family

noun

fumes

Smoke, gas, or angry feelings in an expression.

Related words
Student support

Understand Fuming

Hint for students

Look for clues that show strong anger.

Common mix-up

Fuming is an informal feeling word; it does not mean actual smoke is coming from someone.

Try it in class or at home

Read the model sentence and underline the clue words that show the feeling or trait. Then write a new sentence that shows fuming without using the word fuming.

Teacher prompt

Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Jamal was fuming after someone ruined his project on purpose." What clues show what fuming means?