smolder
|smol-der|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈsmoʊldər/
🇬🇧
/ˈsməʊldə/
slow burning
Etymology
Etymology Information
'smolder' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'smolderen,' where 'smolder' meant 'to smother or suffocate.'
Historical Evolution
'smolderen' transformed into the modern English word 'smolder' through gradual phonetic changes.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to smother or suffocate,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'burning slowly with smoke but no flame.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to burn slowly with smoke but no flame.
The fire continued to smolder long after the flames had died down.
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Last updated: 2025/02/21 07:36