adjective Uncommon

diminishing

Diminishing (adjective) means becoming gradually smaller, weaker, or less. Example: “The company saw diminishing returns from its advertising budget.”

adjective

Becoming gradually smaller, weaker, or less.

"The company saw diminishing returns from its advertising budget."

"His diminishing patience showed in his short replies."

How to Use Diminishing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishGetting smaller or less over time.

Common pairings

diminishing returns diminishing supply

Word Forms

more diminishing comparative, diminishings plural, most diminishing superlative

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Rhymes for diminishing

fishing dishing phishing swishing vanishing perishing finishing punishing polishing ravishing nourishing publishing

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “diminishing” mean?

The word “diminishing” means becoming gradually smaller, weaker, or less. In plain terms, getting smaller or less over time.

How do you use “diminishing” in a sentence?

Here is “diminishing” used in a sentence: “The company saw diminishing returns from its advertising budget.”

What part of speech is “diminishing”?

“Diminishing” is an adjective.

Is “diminishing” a common word?

“Diminishing” is an uncommon word in modern English.