waned
[ weynd ]
/ weɪnd /
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adjective
having decreased in strength, intensity, etc.:Shale gas drilling caused earthquakes in the United Kingdom, leading to waned interest in shale gas and a slowdown of geological work.
having declined in power, importance, prosperity, etc.:This film director hasn't done too well of late, either commercially or critically, but nobody should gloat over his waned status.
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