Smolder: meaning, definitions and examples
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smolder
[ หsmoสldษr ]
in a fire
To burn slowly with smoke but no flame, often as a result of fire being extinguished
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The campfire began to smolder after we poured water on it
- The embers continued to smolder for several hours
hidden emotions
To feel a strong emotion but not show it, especially anger or resentment
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She tried to hide her disappointment, but it continued to smolder inside her
- His anger toward his boss continued to smolder for weeks
Translations
Translations of the word "smolder" in other languages:
๐ต๐น fumegar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคฒเคเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช schwelen
๐ฎ๐ฉ membara
๐บ๐ฆ ัะปััะธ
๐ต๐ฑ tliฤ siฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใถใ
๐ซ๐ท se consumer
๐ช๐ธ arder lentamente
๐น๐ท korlaลmak
๐ฐ๐ท ์์ํ ํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุชููุฌ
๐จ๐ฟ doutnat
๐ธ๐ฐ tlieลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ้ท็ง
๐ธ๐ฎ tleti
๐ฎ๐ธ glรณรฐ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะพาัะฐะฝั
๐ฌ๐ช แขแงแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ alovlanmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ arder lentamente
Etymology
The word 'smolder' originated from the Middle English word 'smolderen', which means 'to suffocate'. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. The concept of smoldering fire has been associated with slow burning and hidden emotions, giving rise to its figurative meanings over time.
See also: mold, molded, molder, molding, moldmaker, unmolded.