fumed Meaning & Definition
/fjuːmd/
What Does Fumed Mean?
As a verb, fumed means simple past and past participle of fume. As an adjective, it means Of wood, treated with ammonia fumes to darken its colour and enhance its grain pattern.
Quick Facts About Fumed
| Part of speech | verb, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //fjuːmd// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | treated |
Fumed Definition (Verb)
- simple past and past participle of fume
Fumed as an Adjective
- Of wood, treated with ammonia fumes to darken its colour and enhance its grain pattern.
Verb
- To expose (something) to fumes; specifically, to expose wood, etc., to ammonia in order to produce dark tints.
- To apply or offer incense to.
- To emit fumes.
- To pass off in fumes or vapours.
- To express or feel great anger.
He’s still fuming about the argument they had yesterday.
- To be as in a mist; to be dulled and stupefied.
Synonyms of Fumed
Fumed synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Fumed
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Fumed in a Sentence
He’s still fuming about the argument they had yesterday.
Word Forms & Grammar
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Fumed Pronunciation
You say fumed as //fjuːmd//. It has 1 syllable.