Smouldering Meaning in English

word · lemma: smoulder

US

ˈsmoʊldɚɪŋ

SMOHL-der-ing

UK

smˈəʊldəɹɪŋ

sm-OHLD-uh-ring

Definition

Something that is smouldering is burning slowly without flames but with smoke, or describes emotions or looks that are intense and barely controlled.

Usage & Nuances

Often describes slow, smokey burning or metaphorically an intense, usually hidden emotion or attraction—especially a 'smouldering look'. Used for both physical fires and strong feelings.

• Spanish: ardiente (sin llama) - humeante - apasionado (mirada) - latente (sentimiento)
• Portuguese (BR): fumegante - queimando lentamente - ardente (olhar, sentimento)
• Portuguese (PT): fumegante - a arder lentamente - ardente (olhar, sentimento)
• Chinese (Simplified): 闷烧的 - 郁积的（情感） - 暗自燃烧的
• Chinese (Traditional): 悶燒的 - 蘊藏的（情感） - 暗自燃燒的
• Hindi: धुआँधार - दबा हुआ (भावना) - धीमी आग में जलता हुआ
• Arabic: مشتعل بدون لهب - متوهج (نظرة أو مشاعر) - متصاعد ببطء
• Bengali: ধীরে ধীরে জ্বলছে (ধোঁয়া সহ, শিখা ছাড়াই) - দগ্ধভাব (আবেগ)
• Russian: тлеющий - пылающий (о взгляде/эмоциях)
• Japanese: くすぶる - 情熱的な（まなざし/感情）
• Vietnamese: âm ỉ - mãnh liệt (cảm xúc) - đầy đam mê (ánh nhìn)
• Korean: 타오르는 듯한 - 은근히 타는 - (감정) 억눌린
• Turkish: için için yanan - gizli (yoğun) duygulu
• Urdu: دھیمی آنچ پر جلتا ہوا - شدت سے چھپی ہوئی (جذبے یا نظریں)
• Indonesian: berkobar pelan-pelan (asap tanpa api) - membara (emosi atau tatapan)

Example Sentences

The campfire was still smouldering in the morning.

basic

The smouldering log sent smoke into the air.

basic

He gave her a smouldering look.

basic

The ruins were left smouldering after the fire was put out.

natural

She walked into the room with a smouldering confidence.

natural

There was a smouldering tension between the two rivals.

natural