smouldered

Meanings

• Verb

  To burn with a low, smoky flame; glow with a dull, red heat.

  - "The embers of the fire smouldered for hours."
  - "The tobacco in the pipe smouldered before being lit."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with smouldered
drowns , frowns , mounds , pounds

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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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From Old English smuldrian, meaning 'to smolder, burn slowly'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'smoulder' comes from the Old English word 'smuldrian', which means 'to smolder, burn slowly'.

2. In cooking, 'smouldering' is a technique used to infuse food with smoke flavor, such as in the preparation of smoked meats.

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Related Concepts

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1. Embers: Hot coals or ashes left in a fire, which can continue to smoulder and emit heat.

2. Smoke: A visible emission of particles and gases, often resulting from the smouldering of materials.

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Culture

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In literature, 'smouldered' is often used to describe a simmering anger or resentment. In art, it can refer to a technique used in oil painting to create depth and texture by allowing the paint to dry slowly and develop a rich, complex surface.

How to Memorize "smouldered"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a fire slowly burning with a low, smoky flame. Visualize the embers glowing with a dull, red heat.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'smouldered' with the image of a fire that is not yet fully out.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'smouldered' by associating it with the sound of a low, smoky flame.

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