Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dwindling
Adjective
/ˈdwind(ə)lɪŋ/
Definition
Gradually decreasing in size, amount, or strength.
Examples
- The dwindling population of the species raised concerns among environmentalists.
- As the summer heat intensified, the dwindling water supply became a major issue for the town.
- Her dwindling enthusiasm for the project was evident in her decreasing attendance at meetings.
Meaning
The term ‘dwindling’ refers to a process where something becomes smaller or less in quantity over time.
Synonyms
- Decreasing
- Lessening
- Declining
- Waning
