smouldered (Meaning)
smouldered
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 smouldered
smouldered Sentence Examples
- The embers smouldered gently in the fireplace, casting a warm glow over the room.
- His anger smouldered beneath the surface, threatening to erupt at any moment.
- The dying embers of their love smouldered and grew dim with time.
- The smouldering coals in the stove hissed and crackled as they burned low.
- The smouldering resentment between them had been building for years.
- His eyes smouldered with an intense passion that made her heart skip a beat.
- The smouldering fire in the pit illuminated the darkness around the campsite.
- The smouldering remains of the house were a grim reminder of the tragedy that had struck.
- The smouldering ruins of the village were a testament to the horrors of war.
- The smouldering coals in the barbecue kept the food warm and delicious.
FAQs About the word smouldered
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
angered,burnt, burned, snarled, steamed, seethed, snapped, raged, flared (up), foamed
stifled, choked (back), soothed, checked, restrained, tempered, collected, smothered, composed,contained
The embers smouldered gently in the fireplace, casting a warm glow over the room.
His anger smouldered beneath the surface, threatening to erupt at any moment.
The dying embers of their love smouldered and grew dim with time.
The smouldering coals in the stove hissed and crackled as they burned low.
