Word
extinguished
Phoneticsex·tin·guished, stress on the second syllable
US/ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
UK/ɛkstˈɪŋɡwɪʃt/
Definition
adj. no longer burning or active. You use this to describe a fire that has gone out or a feeling that has completely disappeared.
adj. having been put out or quenched; no longer in a state of combustion or activity. Often used in a participial sense to describe the cessation of light, heat, or intense emotion.
Examples
“The campfire is now extinguished and safe to leave.”
“Once the fire department arrived, the flames were quickly extinguished before they could reach the neighboring house.”
“The hope that had sustained the refugees for months was suddenly extinguished when the border crossing was permanently closed by the military.”
Examples
simple
“The campfire is now extinguished and safe to leave.”
contextual
“Once the fire department arrived, the flames were quickly extinguished before they could reach the neighboring house.”
complex
“The hope that had sustained the refugees for months was suddenly extinguished when the border crossing was permanently closed by the military.”
Usage
Often used predicatively after linking verbs like 'be' or 'remain'.
Real-World Examples
“When a single asteroid about six miles in diameter struck the Yucatán peninsula 66m years ago, it is thought to have extinguished three-quarters of all existing species, including the non-avian dinosaurs.” “The hope here is that this could form an autonomous first response, so forest fire detection and drone activation can be so quick that fires can be extinguished as they're starting.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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