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SMOULDERINGLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does smoulderingly mean?
• SMOULDERINGLY (adverb)
The adverb SMOULDERINGLY has 1 sense:
1. with barely repressed anger
Familiarity information: SMOULDERINGLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
With barely repressed anger
Synonyms:
smolderingly; smoulderingly
Context example:
'I can't wait,' she answered smolderingly
Pertainym:
smouldering (showing scarcely suppressed anger)
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