Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

wanning

verb (present participle)
/ˈwænɪŋ/
Definition
The process of diminishing or decreasing in intensity or degree.
Examples
  • The wanning light of the sunset signaled the end of the day.
  • His enthusiasm for the project was wanning as the deadline approached.
  • With the moon wanning, stargazers anticipated a clearer night sky.
Meaning
Wanning refers to the gradual decrease in power, size, or intensity of something.
Synonyms
  • diminishing
  • declining
  • lessening
  • fading
  • shrinking