extinguished
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
KK: /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
adjective
Definition
Referring to something that has been completely put out or eliminated, such as a fire or a feeling.
Example
The campfire was extinguished before we left the site.
Conversation
Did you hear about that old restaurant that was extinguished last month?
Yeah, I heard it was a popular spot for years.
It's a shame, I really liked their food before it got extinguished.
I know, right? Now we have to find a new favorite place.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
quenched
snuffed
doused
Antonyms
ignited
kindled
lit
verb
Definition
To put out a fire or light; to make something stop burning or shining.
Example
The firefighters extinguished the flames quickly.
Tense Forms
Past: extinguished
Past Participle: extinguished
Conversation
Did you hear about the fire at the old warehouse?
Yeah, I heard they extinguished it quickly.
That's a relief! I was worried it would spread.
Root Explanation
Extinguished → It is formed from "ex-" (meaning out) and "stinguere" (meaning to quench or put out). The word "extinguished" means to put out or quench something, such as a fire, completely.
Memory Tip
Think of something being 'put out' ('stinguere') 'from' ('ex-') its source — that's why extinguished means to completely put out.
Visually Confused Words
unextinguished
distinguished