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smolder in Dutch

smolder in Dutch is smeulen — smolder means to burn gently and produce smoke, without much of a flame.

smolder in Dutch

smeulen
verb
(intransitive, now, US) To burn with no flame and little smoke.

What does "smolder" mean?

  1. verb To burn gently and produce smoke, without much of a flame.
    "Behind him, where the deer had been, smoldered a large circle of grass and trees."
  2. verb To show quiet signs of strong feelings, such as anger or passion, that are being held back.
  3. verb To remain hidden or held back, without fully coming out.
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smolder in a sentence

  • Behind him, where the deer had been, smoldered a large circle of grass and trees.
  • The remains of the bonfire were left to smolder for hours.

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What is "smolder" in Dutch?
"smolder" in Dutch is smeulen. smolder means: To burn gently and produce smoke, without much of a flame.
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