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Definition of smoulderingly

smoulderingly

/ˈsmoʊl.dɚ.ɪŋ.li/
smoul · der · ing · ly
Adjective:smouldering
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• adverb

1

British In a manner that shows strong, barely suppressed emotion, such as anger, resentment, or passion.

Example

"The actor stared smoulderingly across the stage, conveying his character's unspoken fury."

2

British In a way that burns slowly with smoke and no flame.

Example

"The damp peat burned smoulderingly in the hearth throughout the night."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Smoulderingly" is the standard British and Commonwealth spelling; in American English, it is spelled "smolderingly."

• Rhymes for smoulderingly

• Nearby Words

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smother
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smudging

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Smoulderingly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/smoulderingly
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