adj

waning

WAY-nihng

Waning (adj) means becoming gradually weaker, smaller, or less influential. Example: “The senator spent his waning years out of the political spotlight.”

adj

Becoming gradually weaker, smaller, or less influential.

"The senator spent his waning years out of the political spotlight."

Of the moon, shrinking in visible size after a full moon.

"A waning crescent hung low over the hills."

How to Use Waning

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishFading or shrinking, whether talking about the moon, health, or influence.

Common pairings

waning moon waning influence waning years

Word Forms

wanings plural

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Rhymes for waning

weaning meaning leaning moaning loaning cleaning groaning demeaning

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “waning” mean?

The word “waning” means becoming gradually weaker, smaller, or less influential. In plain terms, fading or shrinking, whether talking about the moon, health, or influence.

How do you pronounce “waning”?

“Waning” is pronounced WAY-nihng (/ˈweɪ.nɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “waning” in a sentence?

Here is “waning” used in a sentence: “The senator spent his waning years out of the political spotlight.”

What part of speech is “waning”?

“Waning” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “waning” have?

“Waning” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: becoming gradually weaker, smaller, or less influential.