fuming en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ˈfjuːmɪŋ/
Meanings
-
That which fumes.
fuming nitric acid
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Very angry.
Then Rublev was left fuming when the opening point of the next game had to be replayed after his shot was called wide.
2023 November 15, Kevin Core, “Rublev bloodies himself with his racket in frustration during loss to Alcaraz at ATP Finals”, in Seattle Times:The first Premier League hat-trick by a Fulham player was taken in fine style, but it also exposed a slack defensive display which left QPR manager Neil Warnock fuming on the sidelines.
2011 October 2, Kevin Core, “Fulham 6 - 0 QPR”, in BBC Sport:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more fuming | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most fuming | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Synonyms
waxy · fury · irate · seething · blood-boiling · bad-tempered · upset · frustrated · cranky · hot · screwfaced · irritated · boiling mad · wrathful · livid · enraged · sore · glimflashy · apoplectic · furibund · p'd off · vexed · angry · grim · raging · pissed · fuming · zowerswopped · ireful · splenetic · little mad · cross · ready to be tied · pissed off · cheesed off · offended · agitated · ired · fit to be tied · wroth · furious · wode · pissy · steaming · big mad · hopping mad · up on one's ear · mad as a bear with a sore head · spitting chips · butthurt · ill-natured · mad · pathetic · miffed · annoyed · choleric · berserk · infuriated · incensed