adjective Uncommon

extinguished

Extinguished (adjective) means Put out or ended completely. Example: “By morning the fire was fully extinguished.”

adjective

Put out or ended completely.

"By morning the fire was fully extinguished."

How to use extinguished

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishNo longer burning, or completely ended.

more extinguished comparative, most extinguished superlative

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By morning the fire was fully _____.

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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.