What does diminished mean?
Diminished means simple past and past participle of diminish.
Diminished
/dɪˈmɪnɪʃt/ · verb
Meaning
simple past and past participle of diminish.
Definitions by Sense
- simple past and past participle of diminish
- lessened, reduced
- made to seem less important, impressive, or valuable
- (music) reduced by a semitone
Example Sentences
The diminished Roman Empire never recovered from the sack of Rome.
Another well-known express to disappear on the same date was the Blue Comet of the Central of New Jersey, an all-coach luxury express which operated between New York and Atlantic City; in this case the reason is diminished patronage.
She felt diminished by the report card.
Synonyms for diminished
Antonyms for diminished
Related Words
Word Forms
- more diminished
- most diminished
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for diminished?
Common synonyms include diminished, lessened, reduced, small.
What is the opposite of diminished?
Possible antonyms include antonym(s) of, augmented, enlarged, hypertrophied.
How do you use diminished in a sentence?
The diminished Roman Empire never recovered from the sack of Rome.
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