1. to burn slowly without flame, typically producing smoke
2. to show suppressed anger, hatred, or another strong emotion

1. 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.