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Meaning of simmering
The primary meaning of "simmering" refers to a state of being in a state of subdued or controlled anger, or a feeling that is not openly expressed but is still present.
Etymology of simmering
The word "simmering" originates from the verb "simmer", which is derived from the Middle English word "simren" or "symren", meaning to stew or seethe, and is related to the Old English word "simian" and the Old Norse word "simra", both meaning to seethe or boil
Historically, the word has been used to describe both the physical process of cooking and the emotional state of subdued anger or resentment
Synonyms
Definitions
- A feeling of anger or resentment that is not openly expressed but is still present
- A state of being just below the boiling point of a liquid
- To cook something in liquid at a temperature just below the boiling point
Usage Examples
- The disagreement had been simmering for months before it finally came to a head
- The tension between them was simmering just below the surface
- She had been simmering with anger all day after the argument with her colleague
- The sauce was simmering on the stove, filling the kitchen with a delicious aroma