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Smoldering: meaning, definitions and examples

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smoldering

 

[ หˆsmoสŠldษ™rษชล‹ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

burning slowly

Smoldering refers to a state of burning without flames, where material is slowly ignited and produces smoke. This word often describes something that is still hot and glowing, like embers left in a fireplace or ashes that are about to reignite. It can also be used metaphorically to describe suppressed emotions, such as anger or desire, that are simmering beneath the surface. In literature, smoldering characters may reflect intense internal conflict or passion.

Synonyms

burning, embering, glowing, smoky.

Examples of usage

  • The smoldering ruins of the house were all that remained after the fire.
  • Her smoldering gaze hinted at hidden feelings.
  • He watched the smoldering coals and felt his worries fade away.

Translations

Translations of the word "smoldering" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น smoldering

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเคงเค•เคคเฅ‡ เคนเฅเค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schmorend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berbara

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐะปะฐัŽั‡ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tlฤ…cy siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใใ™ใถใฃใฆใ„ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท smoldering

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ humeante

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kฤฑzgฤฑn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ทธ์„๊ณ  ์žˆ๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุณู…ู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ doutnajรญcรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dymiaci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‘็ƒญ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tljajoฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ glรณรฐandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะปะตัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yanan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ humeante

Etymology

The word 'smoldering' originates from the Old English term 'smolderian', which means to smolder or seethe. This term evolved through Middle English as 'smolderen'. Its roots can be traced back to Proto-Germanic '*smuldwลnฤ…', which conveys the concept of being enveloped in smoke or fire. The transition of the word into modern usage has seen it expand beyond its literal meaning, often being applied to emotional states and interpersonal dynamics. The evolution of 'smoldering' reflects the duality of its natureโ€”both its physical manifestation in burning and its metaphorical application in human experience, revealing how language can shape our understanding of complex emotions.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,056, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.