decrescent (Meaning)

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decrescent (a.)

Becoming less by gradual diminution; decreasing; as, a decrescent moon.

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decrescent (n.)

A crescent with the horns directed towards the sinister.

decrescent Sentence Examples

  1. The decrescent moon hung low in the sky, casting a faint light over the landscape.
  2. As the night wore on, the decrescent glow of the fire slowly dimmed.
  3. The decrescent flow of traffic indicated that rush hour was coming to an end.
  4. With each passing day, the decrescent enthusiasm for the project became more apparent.
  5. The decrescent melody faded into silence as the musician finished their performance.
  6. The decrescent power of the storm resulted in a gradual calming of the winds.
  7. Over time, the decrescent popularity of the trend led to its eventual disappearance.
  8. The decrescent size of the crowd signaled that the event was coming to a close.
  9. The decrescent light of the dying candle cast eerie shadows on the walls.
  10. The decrescent volume of chatter in the room indicated that the meeting was adjourning.

FAQs About the word decrescent

Becoming less by gradual diminution; decreasing; as, a decrescent moon., A crescent with the horns directed towards the sinister.

increscent, tapered, stepped,imperceptible,gradual, gradational, step-by-step, incremental, phased, piecemeal

sudden, abrupt, abrupt,sudden, sharp, volatile, dynamic, discontinuous, dynamic, sharp

The decrescent moon hung low in the sky, casting a faint light over the landscape.

As the night wore on, the decrescent glow of the fire slowly dimmed.

The decrescent flow of traffic indicated that rush hour was coming to an end.

With each passing day, the decrescent enthusiasm for the project became more apparent.