Synonyms for

Fumes

Verb / fju:mz / Another word for fumes — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Fumes are gas or smoke that is produced by something burning or by a chemical reaction.

Synonyms & similar words

fumigate reek smoke fume exhaustfumes exhaust smoke vapor gas exhaust emissions mist haze cloud steam smog pollution smoggy miasma fog foggy vapors reek stench odor whiff

Synonyms by register

Formal

exhalations effluvium vapors

Informal

smoke smog stink

Literary

reek miasma

Antonyms

calm serenity peace tranquility placidness stillness

Common collocations

  • angry fumes
  • toxic fumes
  • exhaust fumes
  • fumes from
  • fumes of
  • fumes of anger
  • noxious fumes

Word family

noun fumes
verb fume

Usage note

Primarily used to describe unpleasant or harmful gases or smoke. As a verb, 'fume' often implies anger or irritation.

Example sentences

  1. The fumes from the factory filled the air with a bad smell.
  2. I had to wear a mask to protect myself from the fumes.
  3. The fumes from the burning wood made my eyes water.
  4. The fumes from the cleaning solution were too strong.
  5. The fumes from the car exhaust made me feel sick.

Quotes

  • "I smell the fumes of battle," he said.
  • "The fumes from the alcohol have gone to his head," said the bartender.
  • "The fumes of the wine go to my head and make me dream," said Alexander Dumas.

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