shrinking

ADJECTIVE

shy

Synonyms

STRONG

declining retiring timid

WEAK

bashful coy diffident modest

Antonyms

STRONG

extroverted

WEAK

bold

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Shrinking Covid revenue has plagued drugmakers across the industry.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Shrinking memory to this scale introduces a major challenge.

From Science Daily • May 3, 2026

Shrinking sea ice is making it harder for polar bears to hunt.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Shrinking the balance sheet in this setup is mechanical rather than discretionary.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

They were making a new potion today, a Shrinking Solution.

From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling