adjective
Uncommon
extinguished
Extinguished (adjective) means Put out or ended completely. Example: “By morning the fire was fully extinguished.”
adjective
1
Put out or ended completely.
"By morning the fire was fully extinguished."
How to use extinguished
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishNo longer burning, or completely ended.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more extinguished
- Superlative
- most extinguished
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By morning the fire was fully _____.
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Rhymes for extinguished
fished
famished
vanished
polished
punished
finished
banished
cherished
furnished
published
nourished
anguished
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Frequently asked questions
What does “extinguished” mean?
The word “extinguished” means put out or ended completely. In plain terms, no longer burning, or completely ended.
How do you use “extinguished” in a sentence?
Here is “extinguished” used in a sentence: “By morning the fire was fully extinguished.”
What part of speech is “extinguished”?
“Extinguished” is an adjective.
Is “extinguished” a common word?
“Extinguished” is an uncommon word in modern English.
