Meaning of the word smoldering in English
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smoldering
US /ˈsmoʊl.dər.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈsməʊl.dər.ɪŋ/
Adjective
1.
burning slowly with smoke but no flame
Example:
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The campfire was reduced to a pile of smoldering embers.
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A smoldering cigarette butt caused the small fire.
2.
(of a person's eyes or an emotion) showing barely suppressed anger, hatred, or sexual desire
Example:
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He gave her a look of smoldering resentment.
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Her eyes held a smoldering intensity.
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