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smoulder

UK
/ˈsməʊldə/
US
/ˈsmoʊldər/

Translations

smouldernoun
smoulders
pl
The smoulder of the campfire continued long after the flames had died down.
Тление костра продолжалось долго после того, как пламя угасло.
smoulderverb
smouldered
Past Simple
smouldered
Past Participle
smouldering
Gerund
UK
/ˈsməʊldə/
US
/ˈsmoʊldər/
The fire continued to smoulder long after the flames had died down.
Огонь продолжал тлеть долго после того, как пламя угасло.
Synonyms
smoke
fume
burn slowly
simmer
seethe
brood
fester

Definitions

smouldernoun
A process of burning slowly with smoke but no flame.
The smoulder of the campfire continued long after the flames had died down.
A suppressed state of emotion, often anger or passion.
There was a smoulder of resentment in his eyes as he listened to the criticism.
smoulderverb
To burn slowly with smoke but no flame.
The campfire continued to smoulder long after the flames had died down.
To show or feel barely suppressed anger, hatred, or another powerful emotion.
She could only smoulder in silence as her colleague took credit for her work.
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