Fumily

/ˈfjuːmɪli/ adverb

Definition

In a fume-like manner; in a way that resembles or relates to fumes or smoke.

Etymology

A rarely attested adverb formed from 'fume' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly,' creating a word to describe things happening in a fume-like way (archaic/dialectal usage).

Kelly Says

This word is so rare it barely appears in historical texts, making it a perfect example of how English speakers created adverbs from almost any root word—even when a better word already existed.

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