Fume
Definitions
- A gas or vapour/vapor that is strong-smelling or dangerous to inhale.
- A material that has been vaporized from the solid or liquid state to the gas state and re-coalesced to the solid state.
- Rage or excitement which deprives the mind of self-control.
- Anything unsubstantial or airy; idle conceit; vain imagination.
- The incense of praise; inordinate flattery.
- A passionate person.
Equivalents
Examples
“Don't stand⟳ around in there breathing the fumes while the adhesive cures.”
“the fumes of new-shorn hay”
“Lead⟳ fume is a greyish powder, mainly comprising lead⟳ sulfate.”
“The Fumes of his Passion do as really intoxicate and confound his judging and discerning Faculty , as the Fumes of Drink⟳ discompose and stupify the Brain of a Man over - charged with it.”
“In his execution of this mission, Mr Tinkler perhaps expressed that Mr Dorrit was in a raging fume.”
“a show⟳ of fumes and fancies”
“to smother him with fumes and eulogies”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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