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quenchless

[ kwench-lis ]

adjective

  1. not capable of being quenched; unquenchable.


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Other Words From

  • quenchless·ly adverb
  • quenchless·ness noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of quenchless1

First recorded in 1550–60; quench + -less

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Example Sentences

Follow me not; for, as the Most High rules, you shall curse disobedience in the quenchless Gehenna!

The island had been subject to the fury rain of a quenchless volcano.

The personnel were, first, Numeris Humber, with his tender heart and quenchless love for missionary work.

We have the lighted tapers, signifying the quenchless fires of love; and the circlet which symbolizes eternity.

Three forces moved me—party success, a vicious woman, and the quenchless desire for personal vengeance.

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