Synonyms of inextinguishable

inextinguishable

adjective

ˌi-nik-ˈstiŋ-gwi-shə-bəl 

1

as in enduring

impossible to destroy

freedom remains an inextinguishable dream for people around the world

Synonyms & Similar Words

• enduring
• indestructible
• imperishable
• immortal
• undying
• deathless
• incorruptible
• ineradicable
• perpetual
• ineffaceable
• everlasting
• durable
• permanent
• indelible
• indissoluble
• lasting
• unbreakable
• strong
• inexpungible
• sturdy
• tough

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• perishable
• mortal
• transient
• extinguishable
• transitory
• destructible
• fragile
• delicate
• frail
• flimsy
• impermanent
• breakable

2

as in unquenchable

incapable of being satisfied

possesses an inextinguishable optimism that the voters find very appealing

Synonyms & Similar Words

• unquenchable
• insatiable
• urgent
• quenchless
• avid
• insatiate
• unslakable
• unappeasable
• insistent
• inappeasable
• unsatisfied
• unappeased
• ravenous
• crying
• importunate
• exigent
• voracious
• yearning
• pressing
• rapacious
• demanding
• clamorous

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• extinguishable
• satisfiable
• satiable
• satisfied
• satiated
• appeasable
• controlled
• restrained
• curbed
• satiate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of inextinguishable

Now in his early nineties, Gregory (My Dinner with André, NYFF19) shows no sign of slowing down, as evidenced by this delightful, enormously moving document of his inextinguishable creative spark. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026

Aside from virtually inextinguishable flames fueled by molten pitch, the payloads likely included toxic ingredients like camphor and arsenic. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 May 2026

The pride of Odysseus, the passion of Shakespeare’s lovers, and the dread facing Ivan Ilyich on his deathbed remain inextinguishable qualities of our inner lives. — Big Think, 28 Oct. 2025

The stakes, too, are there in the background of these personal dramas—the city seemingly on the brink of explosion, its inextinguishable fires a dread-inducing bass line that won’t let up. — Diana Arterian july 30, Literary Hub, 30 July 2025

And her inextinguishable pursuit was rewarding as the spotlight shined even brighter on the burgeoning star. — Heran Mamo, Billboard, 25 June 2025

Even more tickling, however, is Karin’s evolving reaction, played with inextinguishable spirit by the wonderful Jacobsen. — David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Feb. 2025

This top-five matchup was pushed back a day due to winter storms plaguing the southeast, but the hype is nevertheless inextinguishable. — Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025

The candle that is Elton John has been inextinguishable, no matter how strong the wind. — Belinda Luscombe, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024