Waning Meaning in English
word · lemma: wane
ˈweɪnɪŋ
WAY-ning
wˈeɪnɪŋ
WAY-ning
Definition
Getting smaller, weaker, or less important. Often used to describe the moon as it appears to shrink, or to talk about something's power or influence becoming less.
Usage & Nuances
'Waning' is formal and often used with 'moon'; also applies to abstract things like 'waning interest' or 'waning influence.' Not used for physical sizes other than the moon. Don't confuse with 'waxing' (getting bigger/brighter).
Spanish: decreciente - menguantePortuguese (BR): minguante - em declínioPortuguese (PT): minguante - em declínioChinese (Simplified): 衰退的 - 渐弱的 - 亏缺的（月亮）Chinese (Traditional): 衰退的 - 漸弱的 - 虧缺的（月亮）Hindi: कम होता हुआ - घटता हुआArabic: آخذ في التناقص - متضائلBengali: ক্ষীয়মান - কমে যাওয়াRussian: убывающий - ослабевающийJapanese: 欠けていく - 衰えているVietnamese: suy yếu - tàn dần - giảm dầnKorean: 약해지는 - 쇠퇴하는Turkish: azalan - küçülen (ay için)Urdu: کم ہوتا ہوا - گھٹتا ہواIndonesian: menyusut - memudar - berkurang
Example Sentences
The waning moon is visible in the early morning sky.
basic
His interest in chess is waning.
basic
Support for the project is waning.
basic
I could tell her enthusiasm for the job was waning.
natural
Interest in the game is waning, but a few fans remain loyal.
natural
His waning confidence was obvious after he made the mistake.
natural