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Meaning of fume
The primary meaning of the word "fume" based on Oxford Languages is to give off smoke or vapor, especially in a way that is unpleasant or harmful.
Etymology of fume
The word "fume" has its roots in the Old French word "fum", which is derived from the Latin word "fumus", meaning smoke or steam
Historically, the word "fume" has been used to describe the act of giving off smoke or vapor, as well as the cloud of gas or vapor itself
Synonyms
smoke
vapor
gas
mist
steam
haze
fog
cloud
reek
stench
stink
odor
scent
aroma
fumes
exhaust
emission
effluvium
miasma
pollution
foul air
bad air
noxious air
toxic air
poisonous air
suffocating air
choking air
acrid smell
pungent smell
sharp smell
strong smell
offensive smell
nauseating smell
disgusting smell
repulsive smell
sickening smell
Definitions
- To give off smoke, gas, or vapor, especially in a way that is unpleasant or harmful
- * To feel or express intense anger or annoyance
- * A cloud of gas or vapor, especially one that is unpleasant or harmful
Usage Examples
- The factory's chimneys fume into the air, polluting the environment
- * She began to fume when she realized she had been cheated
- * The room was filled with the fume of cigarette smoke
Antonyms
fresh air
clean air
pure air
fresh breeze
cool breeze
gentle breeze
soft wind
calm wind
still air
quiet air
peaceful air
serene air
tranquil air
clear air
crisp air
sweet scent
pleasant aroma
fragrant smell
nice smell
agreeable smell
refreshing smell