Waning

/ˈweɪnɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to decrease in size or intensity; to diminish.

As the night turned to dawn, the moon was waning in the sky.

to become less prominent or influential.

Her influence in the company was waning as new leadership took charge.

adjective

describing a phase of the moon when it is decreasing in illumination.

The waning moon cast a soft light over the landscape.

indicating something that is gradually diminishing.

Interest in the film was waning as more people chose to see other releases.

From Old English 'wanian', meaning 'to lessen, diminish'.

waning moon

a moon that is decreasing in illumination after a full moon.

waning interest

a decline in enthusiasm or concern for something.

waxing

increasing in size or intensity, especially of the moon.

decline

a gradual and continuous loss of strength, numbers, quality, or value.