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embers

/ˈɛmbərz/

Meanings
noun
A glowing piece of coal or wood.

Examples :

"As the campfire died down, only glowing embers remained, radiating a gentle warmth. "
material substance energy nature environment fuel

Related Words

Illustration casting

casting verb

/ˈkastɪŋ/ /ˈkɑːstɪŋ/ /ˈkæstɪŋ/

(physical) To move, or be moved, away.

"The strong wind was casting the leaves from the trees. "

Illustration remained

remained verb

/ɹɪˈmeɪnd/

To stay behind while others withdraw; to be left after others have been removed or destroyed; to be left after a number or quantity has been subtracted or cut off; to be left as not included or comprised.

"After the party, only a few close friends remained to help clean up. "

Illustration glowing

glowing verb

/ˈɡləʊɪŋ/ /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/

To give off light from heat or to emit light as if heated.

"The fire was still glowing after ten hours."

Illustration campfire

campfire noun

/ˈkæmpfaɪər/

A fire at a campground or on a camping trip, often used for cooking, to provide light and heat, to drive away bugs, and as a focal point for sitting around in the evening and talking, telling stories, and singing.

"We roasted marshmallows around the campfire and told spooky stories. "

Illustration smoldering

smoldering verb

/ˈsmoʊldərɪŋ/ /ˈsməʊldərɪŋ/

To burn with no flame and little smoke.

"After the campfire was put out with water, the logs were still smoldering. "

Illustration radiating

radiating verb

/ˈreɪdiˌeɪtɪŋ/ /ˈreɪdiˌeɪɾɪŋ/

To extend, send or spread out from a center like radii.

"The sun was radiating warmth throughout the entire park. "

Illustration remains

remains noun

/ɹɪˈmeɪnz/

(chiefly in the plural) That which is left; relic; remainder.

"After the party, the only remains were empty plates and a few scattered candies. "

Illustration gentle

gentle noun

/ˈdʒɛntl̩/

A person of high birth.

"The new student, a gentle of the wealthy Rodriguez family, was warmly welcomed by the school. "

Illustration warmth

warmth noun

/wɔːmθ/ /wɔɹmθ/

A moderate degree of heat; the sensation of being warm.

"The warmth of the sun on my face felt wonderful after the cold morning. "

Illustration turning

turning verb

[ˈtɜː.nɪŋ] [ˈtɝ.nɪŋ]

(heading) to make a non-linear physical movement.

"The car was turning left at the intersection. "

Illustration campsite

campsite noun

/ˈkæmpsaɪt/

A place where a tent may be or is pitched.

"We found a perfect campsite next to the lake. "

Illustration slowly

slowly adverb

/ˈsləʊli/ /ˈsloʊli/

(manner) At a slow pace.

"The snail crawled slowly across the sidewalk. "