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Waned

To progressively lose its splendor, value, ardor, power, intensity etc.; to decline.

📖 Definitions of "Waned"

verb
  1. 1

    To progressively lose its splendor, value, ardor, power, intensity etc.; to decline.

  2. 2

    Said of light that dims or diminishes in strength.

  3. 3

    Said of the Moon as it passes through the phases of its monthly cycle where its surface is less and less visible.

  4. 4

    Said of a time period that comes to an end.

adjective
  1. 1

    Having wanes, i.e. rounded corners caused by lack of wood, often showing bark.

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