Extinguished and Lit

Extinguished

Extinguished adjective - Of a conditioned response; caused to die out because of the absence or withdrawal of reinforcement.

Lit is an antonym for extinguished.

Nearby Words: extinguishing, extinguisher

Lit

Lit adjective - Being on fire.
Usage example: some lighted torches lined the path to the shrine

Extinguished is an antonym for lit.

Both words in one sentence

  • Video Game / Fire Emblem Tellius Fog of War: Only in hard mode for Path of Radiance; Radiant Dawn adds braziers that are basically infinite-duration stationary torches that can be lit/extinguished by units.
  • It can be lit and extinguished at will, and able to burn brighter than any ordinary fire (light bulbs and cigarette lighters).
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