Diminished
Diminished adjective - (of an organ or body part) diminished in size or strength as a result of disease or injury or lack of use.
Wasted is a synonym for diminished. In some cases you can use "Wasted" instead the word "Diminished" as an adjective or a verb.
Nearby Word: diminishing
Wasted
Wasted adjective - (of an organ or body part) diminished in size or strength as a result of disease or injury or lack of use.
Diminished is a synonym for wasted. You can use "Diminished" instead the word "Wasted" as an adjective or a verb.
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It makes more sense in the context of his contemporary version of The Silmarillion (The Book of Lost Tales) in which the little fairies of popular legend were inspired by the wasted remnant spirits of Elves who had been left behind (not by choice) and diminished over time due to the rule of Men.
Source: Christmas Elves
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