seething

adjective

seeth·​ing ˈsē-ṯẖiŋ How to pronounce seething (audio)
Synonyms of seethingnext
1
: intensely hot : boiling
a seething inferno
2
: constantly moving or active : agitated

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The deliberate sparring during mealtime hides a palpable contempt the two warriors have for each other, further displayed as a seething hatred conveyed on Kirk's face as Chang departs back to Kronos One. Jeff Spry, Space.com, 22 Mar. 2026 These are hard data outcroppings from a seething sea of online hate. David Frum, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026 There is no doubt in my mind, however, that Dubas is absolutely seething. Josh Yohe, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026 Sister Rochelle, played by April Grace with seething intensity, sets her straight. Lisa Rosen, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for seething

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of seething was in the 14th century

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“Seething.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seething. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.

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