Shrinking
Shrinking noun - The act of becoming less.
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Synonyms for Shrinking
Unassuming and shrinking are semantically related In some cases you can use "Unassuming" instead an adjective "Shrinking".
Unassuming
Unassuming adjective - Not having or showing any feelings of superiority, self-assertiveness, or showiness.
Usage example: a talented but surprisingly unassuming musician
Shrinking and unassuming are semantically related in modest topic. Sometimes you can use "Shrinking" instead an adjective "Unassuming".
Nearby Word: unassumingly
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Related pairs
- humble and shrinking
- humble and unassuming
- unobtrusive and shrinking
- unobtrusive and unassuming
- demure and shrinking
- demure and unassuming
- reserved and shrinking
- reserved and unassuming
- meek and shrinking
- meek and unassuming
- quiet and shrinking
- quiet and unassuming
- modest and shrinking
- modest and unassuming
Both words in one sentence
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In stories taking place in an Asian-like place, particularly Japan, the Shrinking Violet may grow into a Yamato Nadeshiko; still unassuming and possibly quiet, but no longer weak.
Source: Shrinking Violet - In Hot Gimmick we have beautiful, spineless, Shrinking Violet Hatsumi and Hatsumi's sweet and unassuming friend Subaru.
Source: Adorkable / Anime and Manga
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