seething

adjective
UK: /ˈsiː.θɪŋ/
US: /ˈsiː.ðɪŋ/

  1. Very angry but trying not to show it.

    1. He was seething after losing the game.
    2. She was seething with resentment after the unfair decision that impacted her career.

  2. To be filled with intense but suppressed anger or agitation.

    1. I am seething about that comment.
    2. He tried to remain calm, but inside he was seething at the injustice of the situation.

Synonyms

irate boiling raging
seething verb

  1. To be extremely angry about something, but try not to show it.

    1. She's seething, but says nothing.
    2. Beneath his calm exterior, he was seething with frustration at the constant delays.

  2. To bubble and foam as if boiling.

    1. The pot was seething on the stove.
    2. The lava was seething and bubbling as it flowed from the volcano.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "seething" in English means: Very angry but trying not to show it., To be filled with intense but suppressed anger or agitation..

The phonetic transcription of "seething" is /ˈsiː.θɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈsiː.ðɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "seething": irate, boiling, raging.

Example usage of "seething": "He was seething after losing the game.". More examples on the page.