smoulders Synonyms

smoulders Meaning

smoulders

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

smoulders Sentence Examples

  1. The campfire smouldered faintly, casting an ethereal glow on the surrounding trees.
  2. The remnants of the arson smouldered ominously, threatening to rekindle into a raging inferno.
  3. The embers smouldered beneath the ashen blanket, patiently awaiting a breath of oxygen.
  4. Her eyes smouldered with an unquenchable fire, hinting at hidden passion and longing.
  5. The smouldering remains of the ancient temple spoke volumes about its once-glorious past.
  6. The embers in her heart smouldered, refusing to be extinguished by time or circumstance.
  7. The incense smouldered gently, releasing a heady aroma that filled the room with a sense of tranquility.
  8. The smouldering ruins of the village bore witness to the horrors of the war.
  9. His words smouldered with resentment, threatening to ignite a confrontation.
  10. The embers of their love smouldered beneath the surface, waiting for an opportunity to reignite.

FAQs About the word smoulders

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

seethes, burns, snaps, steams,snarls, angers, storms, fumes,foams, flares (up)

composes, suppresses, smothers, subdues, collects, swallows, represses, reins, contains,soothes

The campfire smouldered faintly, casting an ethereal glow on the surrounding trees.

The remnants of the arson smouldered ominously, threatening to rekindle into a raging inferno.

The embers smouldered beneath the ashen blanket, patiently awaiting a breath of oxygen.

Her eyes smouldered with an unquenchable fire, hinting at hidden passion and longing.