dying embers

noun phrase

Meaning

The glowing, cooling remains of a fire that is about to go out, often used metaphorically to describe the final, fading stages of an event or emotion.

Examples

We sat by the hearth until only the dying embers remained.
The dying embers of the revolution were finally extinguished by the new government.

Synonyms: remains, fading glow, last gasps, twilight

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dying embers

noun phrase

Pronunciation: ˈdaɪɪŋ ˈɛmbərz

Definition

The glowing, cooling remains of a fire that is about to go out, often used metaphorically to describe the final, fading stages of an event or emotion.

Examples

We sat by the hearth until only the dying embers remained.
The dying embers of the revolution were finally extinguished by the new government.
She felt the dying embers of their once-great friendship finally turn to cold ash.

Synonyms of dying embers

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