waning
The word “waning” has 2 syllables: wan-ing.
It's pronounced as /ˈweɪnɪŋ/.
What is synonym and antonym for waning?
In the thesaurus, “waning” has 21 synonyms and 22 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for waning along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for waning
- decay
- decaying
- decline
- declining
- decreasing
- deterioration
- diminishing
- dying
- ebbing
- fading
- failing
- falling
- feeble
- precious
- shrinking
- shriveling
- shrivelling
- subsiding
- vanishing
- wilting
- withering
Antonyms for waning
- accumulating
- building
- burgeoning
- development
- emerging
- enlarging
- escalating
- expanding
- flowering
- growing
- growth
- increasing
- intensifying
- maturation
- maturing
- mounting
- ripening
- rising
- soaring
- swelling
- undecadent
- waxing
Meanings of waning
- verb
- To progressively lose its splendor, value, ardor, power, intensity etc.; to decline.
- Said of light that dims or diminishes in strength.
- Said of the Moon as it passes through the phases of its monthly cycle where its surface is less and less visible.
- Said of a time period that comes to an end.
- To decrease physically in size, amount, numbers or surface.
- To cause to decrease.
- adjective
- Becoming weaker or smaller.
- Of the lunar phase: as it shrinks when viewed from the Earth.
- noun
- The fact or act of becoming less or less intense.
- The fact or act of becoming smaller.
Example Sentences
- The moon was waning, casting a dim light over the landscape.
- His interest in the project was waning as he found new passions to pursue.
- Despite their efforts, the company's influence was waning in the industry.
- The politician's popularity was waning after the recent scandal.
- As the day was waning, they decided to head back home.
On this page you'll find 43 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to waning, such as: accumulating, building, burgeoning, decay, decaying, decline, declining.
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