verb
- to burn slowly without flame, typically producing smoke
- to show suppressed anger, hatred, or another strong emotion
noun
- a smoky fire that burns slowly without flame
Examples
- The campfire continued to smolder long after we went to bed.
- Cigarette butts can smolder for hours if not properly extinguished.
- She could see anger smoldering in his eyes.
- The conflict between the two groups continued to smolder beneath the surface.
- The smolder from the forest fire was visible for miles.
- Only a few smolders remained from what had been a roaring bonfire.