Definitions

waned

[weynd] / weɪnd /

VERB

diminish, lessen

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abate atrophy decrease die down die out dim dwindle ebb fade peter out shrink slacken subside taper off weaken wither

STRONG

decline drop fail fall moderate relent sink

WEAK

die away draw to a close ease off fade away fall short let up slack off waste away wind down

Antonyms

STRONGEST

brighten develop enhance enlarge expand extend grow increase rise strengthen

STRONG

ascend go up reach win

WEAK

raise

Example Sentences

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Sources insist the head coach's appetite to rebuild the squad has not waned.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Norris’ cultural presence also waned as he aged.

From Slate • Mar. 20, 2026

However, the enthusiasm revolving around the actor has waned recently with Jordan’s win at the Actor Awards, which is seen as a bellwether for the Oscars, particularly in the lead actor category.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

But the stock, along with other chip makers, dropped following the results as sentiment for the broader tech sector waned.

From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026

Every night, as the Moon waned again, it shone brighter and brighter.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien