smouldering

Meanings

• Adjective or Noun

  A low, smoky flame that continues to burn, as in a dying fire.

  - "The logs continued to smoulder long after the fire had died out."
  - "The smouldering ruins of the building were still smoky hours later."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with smouldering
mouldering , stewing , newing , brewing

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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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Originally meant 'smoking' or 'emitting smoke'. Derived from the Old English word smulgeorn, which meant 'smoking' or 'smoldering'.

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Trivia

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1. Smouldering fires can be particularly dangerous because they produce less heat and less smoke than open flames, making it easy for people to underestimate the risk.

2. Smouldering charcoal is often used in barbecues and other forms of cooking because it produces a steady, even heat and imparts a distinctive flavor to the food.

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Related Concepts

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1. Ashes: The remains of a fire, often described as smouldering when they are still producing heat and smoke.

2. Embers: Glowing pieces of coal or other material that remain after a fire has burned out, which can continue to smoulder and produce heat.

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Culture

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In literature, smouldering is often used to describe a tense or suspenseful atmosphere. In art, it can refer to the use of muted colors or subtle textures to create a sense of depth and richness. In music, smouldering can describe a slow, intense build-up of emotion or tension.

How to Memorize "smouldering"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small fire that is still burning but not producing much heat or light. Visualize the smoke rising from the embers and the slow, steady flicker of the flames.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word smouldering with the smell of a campfire or the feel of a warm hearth on a cold day.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that smouldering starts with the letter S and sounds like the word 'smoking'.

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