smolderingly
/ˈsmoʊldərɪŋli/
adverb
- In a way that burns slowly with smoke but no flame.
- The fire burned smolderingly for hours after the main flames died.
- The coals glowed smolderingly in the dark fireplace.
- The cigarette sat smolderingly in the ashtray.
- In a way that shows strong emotion that is not fully expressed, especially anger or passion.
- The actress looked smolderingly into the camera.
- He stared smolderingly at his rival across the room.
- She spoke smolderingly, her voice barely hiding her fury.
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