Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fumed
verb
/fjuːmd/
Definition
To have expressed anger or irritation, often in a visible manner.
Examples
- He fumed in silence after hearing the unfair criticism.
- As the car cut him off, he fumed and shouted at the driver.
- She fumed about the delays in the project, feeling they were unnecessary.
Meaning
The term ‘fumed’ is typically used to describe a state of agitation or frustration that is evident to others. It can also refer to the act of emitting vapor or smoke.
Synonyms
- seethed
- fret
- brooded
- raged
- complained
