"Smoulder" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

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Smoulder

"Smoulder" Meaning

To burn or be on fire, but with a low flame that is not very intense.

Example: "The fire had been smouldering for hours, but the flames had not spread."

(Note: The word can also be used figuratively to describe a situation or feeling that continues to cause tension or emotion, but remains irritrant or uncomfortable.)

"Smoulder" Examples

Example Sentences:

The wood in the fireplace smoulder for several hours after the flames had died out.
Her anger smoulder in the back of her eyes for weeks after the argument.
The volcano smoulder below the surface for centuries before finally erupting.
A smoulder of resentment brew in his heart against his antagonist for years.
The engine will start to smoulder and lose compression over time if the oil drops too low.

"Smoulder" Similar Words

Smooths

Smorgasbord

Smorgasbords

A smörgåsboard is a Swedish word that refers to a selection of various small dishes, often including a variety of meats, cheeses, breads, vegetables, and dips, served together in a festive and informal setting. The word "smörgås" is Swedish for "sandwich," and a smörgåsboard essentially means a board or table spread with an assortment of breads and toppings, but it's often much more than just sandwiches. Typically, a smörgåsboard includes an array of items such as: Meats: cold cuts, fish, sausage, and cheese Cheeses: an assortment of Swedish and other types Bread: crackers, flatbread, and other artisanal breads Vegetables: pickled vegetables, olives, and garnishes Dips: delicious spreads like hummus, tapenade, and more A smörgåsboard is often served at casual gatherings, parties, and social events, where guests can graze and mingle while sampling a variety of flavors and textures.

Smote

Smote: (past tense of "smote", usually used in poetic or literary contexts) 1. To strike or hit with great force or power. Example: "David smote Goliath with his stone." 2. (in Scottish and Northern English) To feast or dine lavishly, especially on meat. Example: "The ancient Hawaiians would smote on the feast day." In contemporary English, the word "smote" is mostly used in a humorous or ironic way, often to imitate archaic or poetic language.

Smother

Smothered

To be covered or completely surrounded by something, so that it envelops or suppresses completely; to choke or suffocate something. Example: She was smothered by the unforgiving criticism of the media. Alternatively, it can also mean to overcook food, usually meat, so that it is covered in a rich sauce and often served over a bed of rice. Example: The dish was a rich, smothered beef in a flavorful gravy.

Smothering

Smothering refers to the act of suffocating or choking someone or something by covering their head or mouth with a pillow or other object, thereby depriving them of oxygen. It can also be used figuratively to describe the act of overprotecting or covering someone or something so much that it becomes stifled or unable to function. In a broader sense, smothering can also describe a situation where someone or something is being overwhelmed or dominated in a way that is oppressive or suffocating. In a different context, smothering can also be used to describe a cooking technique where food is cooked with a covering, such as a lid or foil, to retain moisture and heat.

Smothers

Smouldered

Past participle of "smoulder", which means: to smolder (slowly and quietly burn) to remain smoldering, with a continued, often barely perceptible, warm or smoky feeling, often used in figurative contexts. Example: "Her resentment smoldered beneath her polite surface."

Smouldering

Smoulders

To smoulder means to burn slowly and quietly, making a steady but small amount of smoke. It can also refer to a feeling of quiet anger or resentment that is slowly building up.

Smouldry

Sulky or sultry; sullen; gloomy; having a displeased or sulky air.

Sms

SMS stands for Short Message Service. It is a text messaging service component of phone, Internet, and mobile communications systems.

Smudge

Smudged

To be blurry, unclear, or disfigured, typically because of smudging or smearing. The word "smudged" can also refer to having dirt or stains on one's face, often caused by crying or rubbing away tears, causing black streaks or marks.