dwindling Meaning & Definition
What Does Dwindling Mean?
As a verb, dwindling means present participle and gerund of dwindle. As an adjective, it means declining; growing less. As a noun, it means A gradual reduction to nothing.
Dwindling at a Glance
| Part of speech | verb, adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | decreasing, tapering and dwindling away |
| Plural | dwindlings |
| Comparative / superlative | more dwindling, most dwindling |
Dwindling Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of dwindle
Dwindling as an Adjective
- declining; growing less
There is dwindling support for New Labour.
Dwindling as a Noun
- A gradual reduction to nothing.
Verb
- To decrease, shrink, diminish, reduce in size or intensity.
- To fall away in quality; degenerate, sink.
- To lessen; to bring low.
- To break up or disperse.
Synonyms of Dwindling
Dwindling synonyms and antonyms →Dwindling in a Sentence
There is dwindling support for New Labour.
Word Forms & Grammar
dwindling
dwindling (comparative more dwindling, superlative most dwindling)
dwindling (plural dwindlings)
Words That Rhyme With Dwindling
Quick Answers About Dwindling
Is dwindling a verb or an adjective?
Dwindling is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as an adjective and a noun.
What is another word for dwindling?
Words with a similar meaning to dwindling include decreasing, tapering and dwindling away. See the full list of dwindling synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of dwindling?
The plural of dwindling is dwindlings.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of dwindling?
The comparative form is more dwindling and the superlative form is most dwindling.