smoulder
Translation
to smolder, to burn slowly, to seethe
Examples
The campfire continued to smoulder for hours.
The campfire continued to smolder for hours.
His resentment continued to smoulder.
His resentment continued to smolder.
Grammar Patterns
((subject)) ((verb)) The subject smolders. The embers smoldered in the fireplace.
((feeling)) ((verb)) ((inside sb.)) A feeling smolders inside someone. Anger smoldered inside him.
Similar Words
Synonyms: burn slowly, glow, simmer, seethe; Antonyms: blaze, extinguish
Etymology
Of Middle Dutch origin, related to 'smoke' and 'heat'. It describes burning slowly with smoke but no flame. Note: 'smoulder' is the UK spelling.
Memory Tips
Think of 'smoke' and 'older' – an older fire that just smokes and burns slowly. It can also describe a hidden, intense emotion.