Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fizzle
verb
/ˈfɪz.əl/
Definition
To gradually diminish or fail, especially in a sudden or dramatic way.
Examples
- The party started off with excitement but began to fizzle out by 10 PM.
- His enthusiasm for the project began to fizzle when he faced too many obstacles.
- The fireworks were supposed to be spectacular, but they fizzle instead.
Meaning
Fizzle is often used to describe something that starts off with great promise but ultimately ends in disappointment or failure.
Synonyms
- falter
- dwindle
- faint
- fail
- evaporate
