Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
smouldering
verb
/ˈsməʊldərɪŋ/
Definition
The act of burning slowly without flames, often producing smoke.
Examples
- The campfire was smouldering long after the sun had set.
- She had a smouldering anger that she kept hidden beneath her calm exterior.
- The ruins were smouldering, evidence of a recent fire.
Meaning
To burn slowly and without a flame, typically used to describe a slow-burning fire or a strong, suppressed emotion.
Synonyms
- burning
- smoldering
- seething
