Smoulder: meaning, definitions and examples
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smoulder
[ หsmลldษr ]
fire, emotion
To smoulder means to burn slowly with smoke but no flame. It can also refer to a suppressed feeling, especially of anger or resentment, that is not expressed openly.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The fire continued to smoulder long after the flames had died down.
- She could feel the smouldering anger within her as he spoke.
- The log in the fireplace began to smoulder, sending curls of smoke into the room.
- His smouldering gaze hinted at the passion he felt but did not reveal.
Translations
Translations of the word "smoulder" in other languages:
๐ต๐น fumaรงa
๐ฎ๐ณ เคงเคงเคเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช glรผhen
๐ฎ๐ฉ berasap
๐บ๐ฆ ัะปััะธ
๐ต๐ฑ tliฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใถใ
๐ซ๐ท smolder
๐ช๐ธ humeante
๐น๐ท kor yanmak
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ทธ์๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุดุชุนู ุจุฎููุช
๐จ๐ฟ ลพhnout
๐ธ๐ฐ dymiลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๅ็
๐ธ๐ฎ tleti
๐ฎ๐ธ glรณandi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะปะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sรถndรผrmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ humeante
Word origin
The word 'smoulder' dates back to the late Middle English period, originating from the word 'smoldren', which means to burn without flame. It is derived from the Old English 'smolderian', which reflects the act of burning slowly and producing smoke. The etymology is connected to 'smould', which is related to similar terms in other Germanic languages. 'Smoulder' captures not only the physical aspect of a slow-burning fire but also metaphorically relates to emotions and tension that simmer beneath the surface, suggesting something that may eventually erupt if not addressed. Over the centuries, the use of 'smoulder' has expanded to describe both fires and feelings, making it a versatile term in English.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #36,749, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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