EXTINGUISHABLE Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

extinguishable

adjective

Definition of extinguishable

as in satiable

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as in perishable

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Adjective

Vladimir Putin does not seem the appeasable or satiable type.

— Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 9 Dec. 2021

Definition of satiable

Adjective

Stock up on non-perishable food, water, hygiene items, and disposable utensils for 3–7 days.

— Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2026
The perishable fruits and vegetables were long imported through the Strait of Hormuz to Saudi Arabia’s eastern coasts, now closed by dueling blockades and Iranian demands to extract tolls.

— Taylor Luck, Christian Science Monitor, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of perishable

Adjective

Which in layman’s terms means the Canvas L can produce more precise, controlled and transparent sound.

— John Archer, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
Hurteau says while many land managers and fire experts have been working to restore forest health, there still isn't nearly enough controlled burning being done.

— Lauren Sommer, NPR, 4 May 2026

Definition of controlled

Adjective

By suggesting that Black women would willingly place their own children in mortal danger for profit, such narratives provided yet another means of humiliating, degrading and dehumanizing African Americans.

— The Conversation, The Conversation, 11 Aug. 2026
What would be the worst moment in a mere mortal’s career, Hoecht turned into a valiant scene.

— Tim Graham, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of mortal

Adjective

Every area in Bananza is largely and compulsively destructible, which is a nice nod to 2001’s Red Faction or, of course, the aforementioned arcade classic Rampage.

— Mitch Wallace, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
While not every object in the game world will be destructible, the team is working hard on making as much destruction as possible, while also balancing the need for cover.

— Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Aug. 2025

Definition of destructible

Adjective

China media have been relatively restrained about this election result compared to past extreme rhetoric.

— Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
But this Sin City home takes a more restrained approach, pairing clean lines and strong geometric forms with the natural beauty of the Southwest.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of restrained

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