Definition of the word smolder

Pronunciation of vocabulary smolder

smolderverb

âm ỉ

/ˈsməʊldə(r)//ˈsməʊldər/

Origin of the word smolder

"Smolder" originates from the Old English word "smorian," meaning "to suffocate, smother, or stifle." This word evolved through Middle English to "smolder," which initially referred to the slow, suffocating burning of something without flame. The word has since expanded its meaning to describe a low, burning emotion like anger or resentment, reflecting the way smoldering embers hold the potential for a sudden burst of fire.

Vocabulary summary smolder

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meaningsmoldering

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meaningsmoldering

meaningsmoldering, simmering (emotion)

meaningexpressing simmering resentment, expressing anger that is being held back...

examplehis glance smouldered: his glance expressed simmering hatred, his glance expressed suppressed anger

Example of vocabulary smoldernamespace

meaning

to burn slowly without a flame

cháy chậm mà không có ngọn lửa

  • The bonfire was still smoldering the next day.

    Ngọn lửa vẫn còn âm ỉ vào ngày hôm sau.

  • a smoldering cigarette

    một điếu thuốc đang cháy âm ỉ

  • The feud smoldered on for years.

    Mối thù âm ỉ kéo dài nhiều năm.

  • Her eyes smoldered with passion as she gazed intently into his.

    Đôi mắt cô cháy bỏng đam mê khi cô nhìn chằm chằm vào anh.

  • The embers in the fireplace smoldered, casting a flickering orange glow throughout the room.

    Những cục than hồng trong lò sưởi cháy âm ỉ, tỏa ra ánh sáng cam nhấp nháy khắp phòng.

meaning

to be filled with a strong emotion that you do not fully express

tràn ngập một cảm xúc mạnh mẽ mà bạn không thể hiện đầy đủ

  • His eyes smoldered with anger.

    Đôi mắt anh ánh lên sự giận dữ.

  • Anger smoldered in his eyes.

    Sự tức giận âm ỉ trong mắt anh.

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