smoulder

Meanings

• verb (intransitive): to burn with a low, smoky flame

  A low, smoky flame that burns slowly and steadily, as of a fire that is nearly out or of smoldering coal or wood.

  - "The logs in the fireplace continued to smoulder long after the flames had died down."
  - "The embers in the grill smouldered, ready to be ignited again."

• verb (transitive): to feel or express (anger or resentment) in a deep-seated and prolonged manner

  To feel or express deep-seated anger or resentment, typically silently and over an extended period.

  - "He smouldered with rage as he waited for his turn to speak."
  - "She smouldered with resentment, unwilling to forgive her former lover."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with smoulder
drowner , rumber , plumber , bumper , jumper , stumbler

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Variants

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smolder , smoldered , smoldering , smolders , smoulder , smouldered , smouldering , smoulders

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Etymology

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Old English smuldran, smulterian; akin to smultron berry, smultrum butter, smultrum milk.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'smoulder' comes from Old English smuldran, which is also the root of the word 'smultron' or wild strawberry.

2. Smouldering fires can release harmful pollutants, including carbon monoxide, which can be dangerous to human health.

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Related Concepts

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1. ember: An glowing hot coal or piece of charcoal, often left after a fire has burned out. Embers can continue to smoulder for some time.

2. coal: A black or brownish-black sedimentary rock that can be burned for fuel and used to generate electricity. Coal can smoulder for long periods of time.

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Culture

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In literature, smoulder is often used to describe the intense emotions of a character, particularly anger or resentment. In art, the image of a smouldering fire can represent transformation, rebirth, or the passage of time. In music, the term 'smoulder' is not commonly used, but the slow, steady rhythm of a smouldering fire can be found in some genres, such as blues or jazz.

How to Memorize "smoulder"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small fire burning slowly and steadily, with a thick layer of smoke rising from the embers. Visualize the flames dying down, leaving only the smouldering embers behind.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'smoulder' with the image of a low, smoky flame, or with the feeling of deep-seated anger or resentment.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Smoulder like a coal in the cold', to help remember the definition of 'smoulder' as a verb meaning 'to burn slowly and steadily'.

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