1. burning slowly without flame, producing smoke
2. showing suppressed anger or other strong emotion
3. having a slow-burning romantic or sexual appeal

1. present participle of smolder: to burn slowly without flame

Examples

• The smoldering campfire still gave off wisps of smoke.
• She gave him a smoldering look of disapproval.
• The smoldering ruins continued to smoke for days.
• His smoldering resentment finally erupted into anger.
• The actress was known for her smoldering screen presence.
• The cigarette was still smoldering in the ashtray.
• There was a smoldering tension between the two rivals.