simmering
Just below boiling
Simmering describes liquid heated just below boiling, with small bubbles rising gently: Let the sauce keep simmering while you prepare the pasta.
Figuratively, simmering describes emotions held in check but ready to surface—anger, tension, or resentment kept at a slow burn: simmering rage, simmering conflict.
A simmering attraction suggests quiet intensity waiting to ignite.
Burner platform for cooking
- saucepanHandled cooking vessel
- brothClear simmered meat liquid
- soupCooked liquid dish
- stockpotLarge pot for broths
stew · poach · braise · reduce · gentle · bubbles · liquid · crockpot
Persistent bitter displeasure
- furyIntense violent anger
- rageIntense, violent anger
- bitternessSharp, unpleasant taste or feeling
- hostilityAntagonistic disposition toward others
indignation · wrath · grudge · animosity · spite · smoldering · seething · brooding
Opposition between parties
- frictionResistance between touching surfaces
- uneaseMild persistent worry
- discordLack of agreement
- strifeAngry, prolonged conflict
undercurrent · volatility · brewing · escalation · unrest · dispute · standoff · hostility
stovetop
Burner platform for cooking
stockpot · stew · poach · braise · reduce · gentle · bubbles · liquid · crockpot · casserole
resentment
Persistent bitter displeasure
- furyIntense violent anger
- rageIntense, violent anger
- bitternessSharp, unpleasant taste or feeling
hostility · indignation · wrath · grudge · animosity · spite · smoldering · seething · brooding · festering
conflict
Opposition between parties
strife · undercurrent · volatility · brewing · escalation · unrest · dispute · standoff · hostility · turmoil
- skeleton preparationmaceration, defleshing, degreasing, skeletonization, boiling
- cookingbaking, chop, boiling, dice, mince
- cooking techniquessear, boiling, frying, saute, stir-frying
- cooking termsbaste, baking, blanch, braise, roasting
- fragrancesperfume, cologne, aftershave, essential oils, floral
- gastronomygastronomy, gourmet food, fine dining, tasting menu, degustation
simmeringrolling boil
Continuous violent bubbling
boiling · rapid boil · cold · frozen · ice-cold
simmeringerupting
Violently expelling material
exploding · boiling over · calm · raging · blowing up