• Smolder

    Pronunciation

    • US IPA: /ˈsmoÊŠldÉš/
    • Rhymes: -əʊldÉ™(r)

    Alternative forms

    Full definition of smolder

    Verb

    1. (intransitive, US) To burn with no flame and little smoke.The remains of the bonfire were left to smolder for hours.
    2. (intransitive, figuratively) To show signs of repressed anger or suppressed mental turmoil or other strong emotion, such as passion.
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