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smouldering Definition and Meaning in English (smouldering definition)

adjective
Synonyms:glowingsmoking
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Smouldering definition: Burning slowly with smoke but no flame, often referring to wood or coal.

Definitions of Smouldering

  1. 1adjective

    Burning slowly with smoke but no flame, often referring to wood or coal.

  2. 2adjective

    Existing or continuing in a suppressed or hidden state, often referring to strong emotions or conflicts.

Example Sentences

“The smouldering embers in the fireplace still gave off some heat.”

“There was a smouldering anger in his eyes.”

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third person singularsmoulders
past tensesmouldered
nounsmoulder

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Smouldering definition: Burning slowly with smoke but no flame, often referring to wood or coal.
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'Smouldering' translates to 'smouldering' in English. Smouldering definition: Burning slowly with smoke but no flame, often referring to wood or coal.
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