Fizzled Meaning in English
word · lemma: fizzle
Definition
To lose strength or energy slowly and end in a weak or disappointing way, often after starting with promise or excitement.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly informal, often for projects, plans, or events that start with excitement but end weakly or unsuccessfully. Not used for physical objects dying out. Common in 'fizzled out'.
Spanish: fracasar - apagarse poco a pocoPortuguese (BR): fracassar - perder força aos poucosPortuguese (PT): falhar - perder força gradualmenteChinese (Simplified): 失败 - 渐渐平息Chinese (Traditional): 失敗 - 漸漸平息Hindi: धीरे-धीरे समाप्त हो जाना - असफल होनाArabic: فشل - خمد تدريجياًBengali: ম্লান হয়ে যাওয়া - নিস্তেজ হয়ে পড়াRussian: сойти на нет - постепенно угаснутьJapanese: 尻すぼみになる - しぼむVietnamese: xì hơi - tàn lụi dầnKorean: 흐지부지되다 - 용두사미로 끝나다Turkish: sönmek (heyecan vs için) - fos çıkmakUrdu: مدھم پڑ جانا - ٹھنڈا پڑ جاناIndonesian: meredup - redup - padam (antusiasme/semangat)
Example Sentences
The party fizzled before midnight.
basic
His plan to save money quickly fizzled.
basic
The excitement about the new app fizzled after a few weeks.
natural
Their romance fizzled after only two months.
natural
Our science project fizzled after a good start.
basic
Our summer plans fizzled because of the weather.
natural