Definitions
There are 10 meanings of the word
Diminished.
Diminished - as an adjective
(of an organ or body part) diminished in size or strength as a result of disease or injury or lack of use
Example: "Partial paralysis resulted in an atrophied left arm"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
atrophied15wasted10Diminished - as an adjective satellite
(of musical intervals) reduction by a semitone of any perfect or minor musical interval
Example: "A diminished fifth"
Made to seem smaller or less (especially in worth)
Example: "Her comments made me feel small"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
belittled12small7Diminished - as a verb
To make smaller.
To become smaller.
To lessen the authority or dignity of; to put down; to degrade; to abase; to weaken; to nerf (in gaming).
To taper.
To disappear gradually.
To take away; to subtract.
Example Sentences
"Her confidence was greatly diminished after the incident."
"The company experienced diminished profits during the economic downturn."
"The once grand castle now stood in diminished glory."
"The teacher noticed a diminished interest in the subject among her students."
"The sound of the waves gradually diminished as we moved away from the shore."
Word Game Points
Is DIMINISHED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, diminished is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DIMINISHED has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.
Is DIMINISHED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, diminished is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDIMINISHED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is DIMINISHED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, diminished is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDIMINISHED has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.
