Synonyms

waned

American

[weynd] / weɪnd /

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.

verb

the simple past tense and past participle of wane.

Other Word Forms

unwaned adjective

Etymology

Origin of waned

wane ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

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Options trading that had supported the stock has waned this year, another indication of weakening investor sentiment.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Sources insist the head coach's appetite to rebuild the squad has not waned.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

As the relationship between Davis and Slater soured, Davis’s involvement in Live Nation’s dealings with the Justice Department waned.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Norris’ cultural presence also waned as he aged.

From Slate • Mar. 20, 2026

Then, after about a month, the friendship waned.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote

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