# steamed

/ˈstimd/ (US) · /stˈiːmd/ (UK) · CEFR C2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/steamed
Updated: 2026-05-06

## Definition

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

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

## Examples

- He was absolutely steamed when he saw the broken window.
- The manager got steamed after the team missed the deadline for the third time this month.
- While she maintained a calm exterior during the meeting, her colleagues knew she was secretly steamed about the sudden budget cuts.

## Usage notes

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

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