quenchable

A firefighter uses a hose to extinguish a quenchable campfire.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Capable of being extinguished: "quenchable" describes something that can be put out or suppressed, such as a fire, a thirst, or a desire.

Usage Examples

• (The flames could be extinguished.)
• (Her desire to learn is difficult to satisfy.)
• (The uprising could be suppressed.)

Advanced Usage

• "quenchable flame": a fire that can be put out.
  • The campfire was small and quenchable with sand. (The fire was easily extinguished.)
• "quenchable passion": a strong feeling that can be subdued.
  • His anger was quenchable once he heard the explanation. (His rage could be calmed.)

Variants and Related Words

• Quench (verb): to extinguish, satisfy, or suppress.
  • She quenched her thirst with cold water. (She satisfied her thirst.)
• Unquenchable (adj): not capable of being extinguished or satisfied.
  • His unquenchable curiosity drove him to explore. (His curiosity could not be satisfied.)

Synonyms

• Extinguishable: capable of being put out.
• Suppressible: able to be subdued or restrained.

Antonyms

• Unquenchable: not capable of being extinguished.
• Inextinguishable: impossible to put out or satisfy.

Related Idioms

• Quench one's thirst: to satisfy a desire for drink.
  • He drank a glass of water to quench his thirst. (He satisfied his need for liquid.)

Phrasal Verbs

• Quench out: to completely extinguish (rarely used).
  • The firefighters quenched out the last embers. (They fully put out the remaining fire.)