diminished
/dɪˈmɪnɪʃt/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
lessened, reduced
Adjective
Examples
The diminished Roman Empire never recovered from the sack of Rome.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
made to seem less important, impressive, or valuable
Adjective
Examples
She felt diminished by the report card.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “diminished” mean?
lessened, reduced
Is “diminished” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.