Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

diminishing

verb
/dɪˈmɪn.ɪʃ/
Definition
The act of becoming less or reducing in size, amount, or importance.
Examples
  • As the sun began to set, the light was diminishing.
  • Her interest in the project started diminishing over time.
  • The team’s chances of winning were diminishing with every loss.
Meaning
Diminishing refers to the gradual reduction of something, whether it be quantity, intensity, or significance.
Synonyms
  • decreasing
  • declining
  • lessening
  • reducing