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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Despite the sour mood consumers are reporting, there has been little sign that their spending has waned.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

From there, a strong rally followed, as pessimism waned and the stock moved higher.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

His vision for the building has been 20 years in the making, and he’s faced an enormous amount of pushback, but the structure is here and his enthusiasm for it has not waned.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Options trading that had supported the stock has waned this year, another indication of weakening investor sentiment.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

His smile waned slightly as he placed his hand on the railing.

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin