Tapering (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Gradually decreasing until little remains.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The athletes' tapering energy levels made them struggle to complete the marathon.
- The government implemented tapering financial assistance to prepare people for self-sufficiency.
- After several weeks, her tapering enthusiasm for the new hobby made her reevaluate her priorities.
- As the deadline drew near, the company's tapering profits sparked concern among investors.
- The artist's use of tapering lines in her drawing created an impression of fading into the distance.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Becoming gradually narrower; "long tapering fingers"; "trousers with tapered legs".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The elegant vase had a tapering shape that added to its beauty.
- Her long tapering fingers moved deftly over the piano keys.
- The fashion designer created a stunning outfit with trousers that had tapered legs.
- The tapering spire of the ancient church towered above the village.
- The artist's brush had a tapering tip that allowed for precise strokes.