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SMOLDERING

(adj.sat, verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Smoldering.

Smoldering - as an adjective satellite

Showing scarcely suppressed anger

Example: "Her tone was...conversational although...her eyes were smoldering"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
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Smoldering - as a verb

To burn with no flame and little smoke.

To show signs of repressed anger or suppressed mental turmoil or other strong emotion, such as passion.

To exist in a suppressed or hidden state.

Smoldering - as a noun

(sometimes figurative) the act by which something smoulders; residual heat.

Example: "The smoulderings of the thirty years war"

Example Sentences

"The smoldering embers crackled and glowed in the fireplace."
"The smoldering wreckage of the car was a stark reminder of the accident."
"A smoldering cigarette butt lay discarded in the ashtray."
"The smoldering volcano continued to emit thick smoke and ash."
"The smoldering resentment between the two rivals finally led to a heated argument."
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Word Game Points

Is SMOLDERING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, smoldering is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SMOLDERING has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is SMOLDERING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, smoldering is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SMOLDERING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is SMOLDERING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, smoldering is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SMOLDERING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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