Definition

Having qualities or characteristics similar to a gas or vapor.

Example

The fumelike smell in the room made it hard to breathe.

Conversation

Have you noticed that strange smell in the kitchen?

Yeah, it’s definitely fumelike, isn’t it?

I wonder where it's coming from; it’s kind of unsettling.

I think it might be the old spices we forgot about.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fumelike → It is formed from "fume" (from Latin "fumus", meaning smoke) and "-like" (meaning resembling or similar to). The word "fumelike" describes something that resembles or is similar to smoke.

Memory Tip

Think of 'fume' which means smoke, and remember that 'fumelike' describes something that looks or feels like smoke.

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