Meaning of burnt-out in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Classifying Adjective

   burnt-out

   Definitions

   1. exhausted as a result of long-time stress

   Examples

   • « she was burned-out before she was 30 »

   Synonyms

   • tired
2. 2. inoperative as a result of heat or friction

   Examples

   • « a burned-out picture tube »

   Synonyms

   • unserviceable
3. 3. destroyed or badly damaged by fire

   Examples

   • « a row of burned houses »
   • « a charred bit of burnt wood »
   • « barricaded the street with burnt-out cars »

   Synonyms

   • destroyed