What does shrinking mean?
Shrinking means present participle and gerund of shrink.
Shrinking
/ˈʃɹɪŋkɪŋ/ · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of shrink.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of shrink
- Shy and retiring.
- The act of one who, or that which, shrinks; act of becoming smaller or moving timidly away.
Example Sentences
[…] the silent grief beyond the power of words—the generous consolations of the noble sister—the shrinkings of the poor criminal, and his relapsings into a gentler penitence […]
The notion of a gently-nurtured girl being at the mercy of that fiend incarnate […] was one which caused me tangible shrinkings of the body.
Synonyms for shrinking
Antonyms for shrinking
Related Words
Word Forms
- more shrinking
- most shrinking
- shrinkings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for shrinking?
Common synonyms include shrinkage.
What is the opposite of shrinking?
Possible antonyms include unshrinking.
How do you use shrinking in a sentence?
[…] the silent grief beyond the power of words—the generous consolations of the noble sister—the shrinkings of the poor criminal, and his relapsings into a gentler penitence […]
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