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glimmen — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • smolder verb To burn gently and produce smoke, without much of a flame.

Senses

glimmen is used for these senses in English:

  • smolder (intransitive, now, US) To burn with no flame and little smoke.

smolder — full definition

  1. verb To burn gently and produce smoke, without much of a flame.
  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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