diminished Definition
- 1made smaller or less
- 2reduced in size, importance, or value
- 3to make something seem less important than it really is
Using diminished: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "diminished" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The company's profits have diminished over the years.
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The importance of his role has been diminished by recent events.
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The impact of the pandemic has diminished the economy.
diminished Synonyms and Antonyms
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Summary: diminished in Brief
The term 'diminished' [dɪˈmɪnɪʃt] refers to something that has been made smaller, less important, or less valuable. It can also mean to make something seem less important than it really is. Examples include 'The company's profits have diminished over the years' and 'The importance of his role has been diminished by recent events.' Synonyms for 'diminished' include 'decreased,' 'lessened,' and 'weakened.'
