Diminished Definition

diminished
adjective
  1. impaired by diminution
  2. (of an organ or body part) diminished in size or strength as a result of disease or injury or lack of use; "partial paralysis resulted in an atrophied left arm"
  3. (of musical intervals) reduction by a semitone of any perfect or minor musical interval; "a diminished fifth"
  4. made to seem smaller or less (especially in worth); "her comments made me feel small"

"Diminished" in song lyrics

See how diminished is used in real songs:

  • "Life lose diminished"
    Aceyalone — The Thief
  • "Got the accessories but all the other parts diminished"
    Akrobatik — Absolute Value
  • "Results in every single rapper I've ever battled to be diminished"
    Anubis5 — Territory

Usage tips for "diminished"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "diminished" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for diminished to find words that pair well.

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