Smoldering

noun, verb

noun, verb ·3 syllables ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    US standard spelling of smouldering. US, alt-of, standard
Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of smolder form-of, gerund, participle, present
Adjective
  1. 1
    showing scarcely suppressed anger wordnet

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abeyantablazeafireaflameaflickeraglow

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"The smoldering firewood burst into flame."

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