Diminished
Diminished adjective - Made to seem smaller or less (especially in worth).
Dulled and diminished are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Dulled" instead a verb "Diminished".
Nearby Word: diminishing
Dulled
Dulled adjective - Lacking a surface luster or gloss.
Diminished and dulled are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Diminished" instead a verb "Dulled".
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Dulled and Diminished. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/diminished/dulled
Diminished & Dulled. N.p., 2016. Web. 13 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/diminished/dulled>.
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