"Smoldering" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Smoldering" Meaning

Having or showing a smoldering quality: expressing a slow and steady, often intense anger or resentment that is not expressed openly.

Example: "Her smoldering resentment of her husband had been growing for months."

"Smoldering" Examples

Verbs

The fire was left unattended, and it started to smoldering for hours until the firemen arrived.
The smoldering embers of the once raging fire were a sad reminder of what could have been.
After removing the weakened smoldering wall and ceiling, the inspectors could finally access the underlying damage.

Adjective

The smoldering tenderness in Tom's eyes couldn't be ignored, it seemed like he held deep, unspoken emotions.
The smoldering performance of the singer electrified the album upon its release.
Concerned by the smoldering precedent it would set, the judge issued a stern warning.