waned

American  

[weynd] / weɪnd /

adjective

1. 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.

2. 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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verb

1. 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

While the enthusiasm around AI that propelled Palantir and other tech companies last year has waned, the analysts at Morgan Stanley say Palantir’s competitive footing is unshakable.

From Barron's

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

His popularity as a performer waxed and waned over the years, but he maintained a steady career writing hits for other artists for decades, collaborating with lyricists such as Howard Greenfield.

From Los Angeles Times

Oil analysts thought Russia would have to cut production as demand waned.

From The Wall Street Journal

Those gains have since waned as news has been sparse: Fannie Mae stock is down 44% this year through Thursday’s close, while Freddie Mac is 48% lower, according to Dow Jones Market Data.

From Barron's

Related Words

• abate
• atrophy
• decrease
• die down
• die out
• dim
• dwindle
• ebb
• fade
• peter out
• shrink
• slacken
• subside
• weaken
• wither