Definitions
- Referring to a fire that is burning slowly with smoke but no flames. - Describing a feeling of anger or passion that is being suppressed but could erupt at any moment. - Talking about a situation or issue that is causing tension or conflict but has not yet escalated into a full-blown crisis.
- Describing a liquid that is being heated just below boiling point. - Referring to a situation or issue that is causing tension or conflict but has not yet erupted into a full-blown crisis. - Talking about a feeling of anger or passion that is being contained but could boil over if provoked.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a situation or feeling that is being contained but could escalate if provoked.
- 2Both words suggest a sense of tension or conflict that is not yet resolved.
- 3Both words can be used metaphorically to describe emotions or situations.
What is the difference?
- 1Heat: Smoldering refers to something that is burning slowly with smoke but no flames, while simmering refers to something that is being heated just below boiling point.
- 2Intensity: Smoldering suggests a more intense and potentially explosive situation or feeling than simmering.
- 3Duration: Smoldering implies a longer period of time than simmering, which can be more temporary.
- 4Connotation: Smoldering has a darker and more ominous connotation than simmering, which can be more neutral or even positive in some contexts.
- 5Usage: Smoldering is less commonly used than simmering and may be more specific to certain contexts, such as fires or intense emotions.
Remember this!
Smoldering and simmering both describe a situation or feeling that is being contained but could escalate if provoked. However, smoldering suggests a more intense and potentially explosive situation or feeling that has been going on for a longer period of time, while simmering can be more temporary and less ominous in connotation. Smoldering is also less commonly used than simmering and may be more specific to certain contexts.
