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- [smohl-der]
- /ˈsmoʊl dər/
- /ˈsməʊl.dər/
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- [smohl-der]
- /ˈsmoʊl dər/
Definitions of smoulder word
- verb without object smoulder to burn without flame; undergo slow or suppressed combustion. 1
- verb without object smoulder to exist or continue in a suppressed state or without outward demonstration: Hatred smoldered beneath a polite surface. 1
- verb without object smoulder to display repressed feelings, as of indignation, anger, or the like: to smolder with rage. 1
- noun smoulder dense smoke resulting from slow or suppressed combustion. 1
- noun smoulder a smoldering fire. 1
- verb smoulder If something smoulders, it burns slowly, producing smoke but not flames. 0
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Origin of smoulder
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 Smoulder
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smoulder popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
smoulder usage trend in Literature
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verb smoulder
- burn — If there is a fire or a flame somewhere, you say that there is a fire or flame burning there.
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