Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dwine
verb
/dwaɪn/
Definition
to become progressively less or smaller; to diminish.
Examples
- As the daylight began to dwine, the stars started to shine more brightly.
- His enthusiasm for the project dwined as the deadline approached.
- The flowers in the garden dwined due to lack of water.
Meaning
The term refers to a gradual decline or decrease in size, strength, or quality.
Synonyms
- wane
- decline
- diminish
- fade
- lessen
