Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
smoulder
verb
/ˈsməʊldər/
Definition
To burn slowly with smoke but no flame.
Examples
- After the campfire was extinguished, the wood continued to smoulder for hours.
- He could see the leaves smouldering in the ashes of the bonfire.
- A smouldering resentment lingered between them long after the argument.
Meaning
Smouldering refers to a slow, low, and often hidden burning process, typically producing smoke without actual flames.
Synonyms
- burn
- smoke
- fume
- seethe
