Meaning of the word smoulder in English
What does smoulder mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
smoulder
US /ˈsmoʊl.dɚ/
UK /ˈsməʊl.dər/
Verb
1.
burn slowly with smoke but no flame
Example:
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The campfire continued to smoulder long after the flames died down.
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A cigarette butt was left to smoulder in the ashtray.
2.
feel or show barely suppressed anger, hatred, or other powerful emotion
Example:
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His eyes smouldered with resentment.
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The conflict has been smouldering for months.
Noun
smoke or heat that is produced by something burning slowly without a flame
Example:
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We could see the smoulder from the distant forest fire.
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The faint smoulder indicated that the fire was not completely out.