adjective

diminishing

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

more diminishing comparative, diminishings plural, most diminishing superlative

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The company saw _____ returns from its advertising budget.

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