Slow-Burning

Pronunciation: /sloʊ-bɜrnɪŋ/

Definitions of slow-burning

adjective describing a fire or flame that burns slowly and steadily

Example Sentences

A1 The slow-burning candle filled the room with a warm glow.

A2 The slow-burning firewood kept us warm throughout the night.

B1 The slow-burning feud between the two families finally came to an end.

B2 The slow-burning tension in the office eventually led to a major restructuring.

C1 The slow-burning political scandal dominated headlines for weeks.

C2 The slow-burning mystery novel kept me captivated until the very end.

Examples of slow-burning in a Sentence

formal The slow-burning candle provided a gentle glow in the room.

informal I love how the slow-burning fire keeps us warm all night.

slang That slow-burning movie had me on the edge of my seat the whole time.

figurative Their slow-burning romance finally blossomed into a beautiful relationship.

Grammatical Forms of slow-burning

• past tense: slow-burned
• plural: slow-burnings
• comparative: slower-burning
• superlative: slowest-burning
• present tense: slow-burn
• future tense: will slow-burn
• perfect tense: has slow-burned
• continuous tense: is slow-burning
• singular: slow-burning
• positive degree: slow-burning
• infinitive: to slow-burn
• gerund: slow-burning
• participle: slow-burning

Origin and Evolution of slow-burning

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'slow-burning' originated from the combination of 'slow' meaning not fast or quick, and 'burning' referring to the process of combustion.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe materials or substances that burn slowly or at a controlled pace, the term 'slow-burning' has evolved to also refer to situations or processes that develop gradually or take a long time to unfold.