dwindledadj.
/ˈdwɪnd(ə)ld/ That has wasted away, or become gradually less; shrunken; reduced to insignificance.
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the world > space > extension in space > reduction in size or extent > [adjective] > gradually
dwindled1602
dwindlinga1854
the world > relative properties > quantity > decrease or reduction in quantity, amount, or degree > [adjective] > decreased
diminutec1475
suppeditate?1526
lessened1565
minished1590
declined1591
reduced1591
bated1600
contracted1603
waneda1616
mute1627
shrivelleda1631
refracted1635
imminutea1681
retrenched1693
lowered1730
diminished1745
subdued1785
dwindled1796
depressed1831
shrunken1873
downrated1958
whittled-down1961
pared-down1974
slim-down1978
slimmed-down1978
1602 J. Marston Hist. Antonio & Mellida i. sig. B4v He hath a dwindled legge.
1796 E. Burke Lett. Peace Regic. France iv, in Wks. (1812) IX. 86 The degenerate and pusillanimous impatience of our dwindled race.
1828 W. Scott Fair Maid of Perth ix, in Chron. Canongate 2nd Ser. III. 247 A poor dwindled dwarf.
1850 F. W. Robertson Serm. 3rd Ser. vii. 97 This dwindled Humanity of ours.
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