steamed

Definition

adj. extremely angry about something. You use this when someone is so mad that they look like they are boiling over.

adj. feeling or showing intense anger or indignation. Often used predicatively after linking verbs like 'get' or 'be'; informal in register.

simple

“He was absolutely steamed when he saw the broken window.”

contextual

“The manager got steamed after the team missed the deadline for the third time this month.”

complex

“While she maintained a calm exterior during the meeting, her colleagues knew she was secretly steamed about the sudden budget cuts.”

Often follows linking verbs such as 'be', 'get', or 'look'.

“Beondegi, steamed silkworm pupae, has been sold from street carts for decades and remains a nostalgic popular snack for children.”

“The stems are often boiled or steamed and eaten with potatoes.”