Definition of smolder Smolder

/smowˈldɚ/ - [smowlder] - smol•der

We found 9 definitions of smolder from 5 different sources.

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British English

smoulder - /smˈə‍ʊldɐ/

American English

smolder - /smowˈldɚ/

What does smolder mean?

WordNet

Verb smolders, smoldering, smoldered
smolder - burn slowly and without a flame; "a smoldering fire"
		smoulder
		combust, burn cause to become violent or angry; "Riots combusted Pakistan after the U.S. air attacks on Afghanistan"
smolder - have strong suppressed feelings
		smoulder
		experience, feel go through (mental or physical states or experiences); "get an idea"; "experience vertigo"; "get nauseous"; "receive injuries"; "have a feeling"

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Wiktionary

smolder (Verb)
To burn with no flame and little smoke.
smolder (Verb)
To show signs of repressed anger or suppressed mental turmoil or other strong emotion, such as passion.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

smolder (v. i.)
Alt. of Smoulder
smolder (v. t.)
Alt. of Smoulder
smolder (n.)
Alt. of Smoulder

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

smolder
=Smoulder (q.v.)

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smolder, verb, present, 1st person singular of smolder (infinitive).
smolder, verb (infinitive).
smolder, noun, singular of smolders.

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