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- [smohl-der]
- /ˈsmoʊl dər/
- /ˈsməʊl.dər/
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- [smohl-der]
- /ˈsmoʊl dər/
Definitions of smolder word
- verb without object smolder to burn without flame; undergo slow or suppressed combustion. 1
- verb without object smolder to exist or continue in a suppressed state or without outward demonstration: Hatred smoldered beneath a polite surface. 1
- verb without object smolder to display repressed feelings, as of indignation, anger, or the like: to smolder with rage. 1
- noun smolder dense smoke resulting from slow or suppressed combustion. 1
- noun smolder a smoldering fire. 1
- intransitive verb smolder burn slowly 1
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Origin of smolder
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; (noun) Middle English smolder smoky vapor, dissimilated variant of smorther smother; (v.) Middle English (as present participle smolderende), derivative of the noun
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Parts of speech for Smolder
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smolder popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
smolder usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for smolder
verb smolder
- blistered — a thin vesicle on the skin, containing watery matter or serum, as from a burn or other injury.
- boil — When a hot liquid boils or when you boil it, bubbles appear in it and it starts to change into steam or vapour.
- bubble — Bubbles are small balls of air or gas in a liquid.
- burn — If there is a fire or a flame somewhere, you say that there is a fire or flame burning there.
- calcine — to heat (a substance) so that it is oxidized, reduced, or loses water
Top questions with smolder
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