quenched
- adjective
- /kwɛntʃt/
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satisfecho
- He drank the cool, refreshing water to his heart's content and quenched his thirst.
It tasted pretty sour, but the juice in it quenched my thirst.
- It tasted pretty sour, but the juice in it quenched my thirst.
- I remember being like, whoa, whoa, this thing has had it's thirst quenched.
- I think especially this time of year, my skin just needs quenching essentially, and I just feel like this serum does that.
- I I, my, my gaming taste buds have been quenched by gaming Thirst.
- Not just for asking sake, but to fill the space within you that is only quenched by that continued fire.
- You simply tear open the package, pour it into some water, circle it up with a spoon, and bam, Liquid IV just quenches you out.
Examples
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After a long hike, the cold drink quenched my thirst completely.
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The sudden rain quenched the dry soil, bringing life back to the garden.
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Not just for asking sake, but to fill the space within you that is only quenched by that continued fire.
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It tasted pretty sour, but the juice in it quenched my thirst.
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He drank the cool, refreshing water to his heart's content and quenched his thirst.
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Her enthusiasm for the project was finally quenched after receiving negative feedback.
Synonyms
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1.0
Not hungry or thirsty after eating enough
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5.5
Having eaten enough that you do not want more food
A thirst or desire that is satisfied
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Etymology
Quenched comes from the same old root cwencan meaning 'to put out a fire', which gives a simple image for thirst and desire. So a quenched thirst is like a little fire that has been put out — the burning need for drink is satisfied and no longer strong.