smoldered (Meaning)
smoldered
to burn inwardly, to exist in a state of suppressed activity, to burn sluggishly, without flame, and often with much smoke, a slow smoky fire, to show suppressed anger, hate, or jealousy, to burn slowly with smoke and usually without flame, to be consumed by smoldering, to exist or continue in a hidden or controlled state
Synonyms & Antonyms of smoldered
smoldered Sentence Examples
- The dying embers smoldered in the fireplace, casting a faint glow on the room.
- The rage within him smoldered, ready to erupt at any moment.
- The forest fire continued to smolder underground, threatening to reignite.
- The resentment between the two friends smoldered for years, eventually destroying their relationship.
- The ancient ruins smoldered in the desert sunlight, a testament to a lost civilization.
- The smoldering cigarette left a pungent odor in the air.
- The wound smoldered painfully, causing him constant discomfort.
- The volcanic activity smoldered deep beneath the earth's surface.
- The smoldering passion between them threatened to consume them both.
- The smoldering ashes of the house fire reminded him of the loss he had endured.
FAQs About the word smoldered
to burn inwardly, to exist in a state of suppressed activity, to burn sluggishly, without flame, and often with much smoke, a slow smoky fire, to show suppresse
snarled, seethed, burned,burnt, steamed, angered, snapped, foamed, flared (up),stormed
suppressed, checked, tempered, subdued, smothered, restrained, strangled, stifled, soothed, swallowed
The dying embers smoldered in the fireplace, casting a faint glow on the room.
The rage within him smoldered, ready to erupt at any moment.
The forest fire continued to smolder underground, threatening to reignite.
The resentment between the two friends smoldered for years, eventually destroying their relationship.
