smoulder

smoul·der

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [smohl-der]
- /ˈsmoʊl dər/
- /ˈsməʊl.dər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [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

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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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.

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Synonyms for smoulder

verb smoulder

burn — If there is a fire or a flame somewhere, you say that there is a fire or flame burning there.

Just one Synonym for smoulder