nounπShareA gas or vapour/vapor that is strong-smelling or dangerous to inhale."The mechanic warned us to be careful of the fume from the car exhaust, as it can be harmful. "substancechemistryenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA material that has been vaporized from the solid or liquid state to the gas state and re-coalesced to the solid state."Lead fume is a greyish powder, mainly comprising lead sulfate."materialsubstancechemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareRage or excitement which deprives the mind of self-control."the fumes of passion"mindemotioncharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAnything unsubstantial or airy; idle conceit; vain imagination."His grand plan to become a millionaire overnight turned out to be just a fume, a fleeting and unrealistic dream. "mindphilosophyabstractChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe incense of praise; inordinate flattery."The boss, usually immune to praise, seemed to bask in the marketing team's fume during the project review, accepting their excessive compliments with a wide smile. "attitudecharacterlanguagecommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA passionate person."My brother is a fume of energy, always rushing around and talking excitedly. "characterpersonattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo expose (something) to fumes; specifically, to expose wood, etc., to ammonia in order to produce dark tints."The woodworker carefully fumed the wooden toys to darken their color. "materialchemistryprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo apply or offer incense to."The family members took turns fuming incense sticks in the living room to create a pleasant aroma. "ritualreligionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo emit fumes."The old car started to fume, releasing black smoke into the air. "environmentsubstancenatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo pass off in fumes or vapours."The burning plastic was fuming noxious fumes into the air. "chemistrysubstanceprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo express or feel great anger."Heβs still fuming about the argument they had yesterday."emotioncharactermindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be as in a mist; to be dulled and stupefied."After staring at the complicated math problem for hours, I began to fume, unable to understand it. "mindsensationconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading