smolder

[US]/ˈsməʊldə/
[UK]/ˈsmoʊldər/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vi.to burn slowly without flame; to exist in a suppressed state
n.a slow, smoky burn; a state of suppressed emotion

Phrases & Collocations

smoldering fire

smolder with rage

smoldering embers

smoldering desire

smoldering glance

smoldering tension

smoldering ashes

smoldering coals

smoldering passion

smoldering feelings

Example Sentences

the fire began to smolder in the fireplace.

her anger continued to smolder after the argument.

the campfire smoldered long into the night.

he watched the ashes smolder in the wind.

the tension between them began to smolder.

the old coals still smoldered beneath the surface.

she felt a smoldering desire for adventure.

his resentment continued to smolder over the years.

the ruins smoldered, a reminder of the fire.

they tried to ignore the smoldering conflict.

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