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Meaning of steaming
The primary meaning of the word "steaming" is related to the emission or production of steam, or being extremely angry or furious.
Etymology of steaming
The word "steaming" originates from the Old English word "stēam", which referred to vapor or steam, and the suffix "-ing", which forms the present participle of the verb "steam".
The term has evolved over time, with the first recorded usage of "steaming" dating back to the 15th century, initially referring to the emission of steam or vapor.
The figurative sense of being extremely angry or furious emerged later, likely due to the association of steam with intense heat and pressure.
Synonyms
Definitions
- Giving off or consisting of steam, typically as a result of being heated.
- * Extremely angry or furious, often to the point of being almost uncontrollably enraged.
- * (Of a dish or food) cooked using steam as a medium for heat transfer.
Usage Examples
- The steaming hot cup of coffee was too hot to handle.
- * She was steaming with anger after being cheated out of her winnings.
- * The chef carefully placed the vegetables in the steaming basket to cook them evenly.