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waxing Antonyms

Opposite of waxing

Because the opposite of waxing shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Increasing in size of illumination (especially of the moon between the new moon and the full moon).

Usage Example

"We observed the craters along the shadow line of the waning crescent moon through the telescope."

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waning

• noun (Context 2)

A gradual increase in size, brightness, or intensity, especially of the moon.

Usage Example

"Ancient calendars were closely tied to the regular waning and waning of the moon."

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waning
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decline
diminution

• adjective (Context 3)

Growing in strength, intensity, size, or extent.

Usage Example

"Historians analyzed the waning influence of the merchant guild during the late medieval period."

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waning
diminishing
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declining
fading
shrinking

Similar words to waxing

Words similar to waxing shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

growing
increasing
growth
rising
increase
expanding
mounting
expansion
See all synonyms of waxing

• Nearby Words

wax
waxen
waxiness
waxing
waxlike
waxy
way

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Waxing. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/waxing
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