"Smolders" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
To smolder means to burn slowly and steadily, often with a low flame, or to harbor a feeling of quiet anger or resentment, not openly expressed.
In a smoky smell or manner, typically unpleasant.<br><br>Example: "She lit the fire in the fireplace and the room filled with the smokily scented air."
Having a grey or brown cloud of smoke; filled with smoke, especially from fire.<br><br>Example: The smoky air made it difficult to see.<br><br>Filled with or relating to smoke; shimmering or hazy with smoke.<br><br>Example: The smoky lights of the city glowed in the night sky.<br><br>Unsophisticated or lacking in culture; raw.<br><br>Example: He has a smoky voice, but loves to sing.
To give out a small, usually smoky, flame, typically in a controlled way, like a fire in a fireplace. <br><br>To secretly and steadilyunfairly cause annoyance or anger.<br><br>To remain in a state of barely controlled anger.
Having or showing a smoldering quality: expressing a slow and steady, often intense anger or resentment that is not expressed openly.<br><br>Example: "Her smoldering resentment of her husband had been growing for months."
A "smombie" is a colloquialism used to describe a person who is so engrossed in their mobile phone or smartphone that they are almost zombie-like in their behavior, often while walking or moving around in a city or public place, and can pose a hazard to themselves and others.<br><br>In other words, a smombie is someone who is so glued to their phone that they are unaware of their surroundings and can be unaware of potential dangers, obstacles, and other people around them. The term is a combination of "smartphone" and "zombie".
A term of endearment that refers to a kiss, often used to express affection or playfulness between loved ones.