quenchless

[ kwench-lis ]

adjective

1. not capable of being quenched; unquenchable.

Other Words From

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of quenchless¹

First recorded in 1550–60; quench + -less

Example Sentences

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

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

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

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

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

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Related Words

• insistent
• rapacious
• ravenous
• urgent