Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
smolder
verb
/ˈsmoʊldər/
Definition
To burn slowly with smoke but no flame.
Examples
- The campfire began to smolder after the logs were removed.
- Her anger smoldered beneath the surface, even though she appeared calm.
Meaning
Smolder refers to the process of burning without actual flames, often producing smoke. It commonly describes a slowly burning fire or can refer to repressed emotions that are intense but not outwardly displayed.
Synonyms
- smoke
- burn
- fume
- brood
- seethe
