fumed

[ fyoomd ]

adjective

1. darkened or colored by exposure to ammonia fumes, as oak and other wood.

fumed

/ fjuːmd /

adjective

1. (of wood, esp oak) having a dark colour and distinctive grain from exposure to ammonia fumes

Word History and Origins

Origin of fumed¹

First recorded in 1605–15; fume + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Meanwhile, Trump fumed – blaming the Republican shortcomings on the party’s support of unpopular abortion restrictions and insufficient fealty to his own brand of conservative populism.

From BBC

And parents fumed as city schools remained closed for months longer than public schools in most districts in the nation.

From Los Angeles Times

While some liberal Democrats quietly fumed as the governor forced them to vote on another one of his political proposals, many felt the policy could ultimately reduce price spikes on consumers.

From Los Angeles Times

The former president, who has openly fumed that he's not facing off against Biden for a second time, took a quick series of shots at his old opponent.

From Salon

“These arsonists are costing us a bloody fortune,” fumed another.

From Los Angeles Times

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