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simmering Definition and Meaning in English (simmering definition)

adjective
Synonyms:brewingsmolderinglatent
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Simmering definition: Describing an emotion, conflict, or situation that is present and developing but not yet openly expressed or fully active.

Definitions of Simmering

  1. 1adjective

    Describing an emotion, conflict, or situation that is present and developing but not yet openly expressed or fully active.

  2. 2verb

    To cook food gently at or just below the boiling point, often to allow flavors to meld slowly.

Example Sentences

casual

“There was a simmering tension between the two rivals.”

casual

“The soup was left simmering on the stove for an hour.”

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infinitivesimmer
third person singularsimmers
past tensesimmered
past participlesimmered

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Simmering definition: Describing an emotion, conflict, or situation that is present and developing but not yet openly expressed or fully active.
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'Simmering' translates to 'simmering' in English. Simmering definition: Describing an emotion, conflict, or situation that is present and developing but not yet openly expressed or fully active.
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