Pronunciation: /dɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/
verb Declining is a present participle form of the verb decline, which means to become smaller, fewer, or less; to decrease or diminish.
A1 The number of students in the class is declining.
A2 She noticed her energy levels declining as the day went on.
B1 The company's profits have been declining steadily over the past year.
B2 The population of the town has been declining due to lack of job opportunities.
C1 The quality of customer service has been declining, leading to a decrease in customer satisfaction.
C2 The declining interest in traditional media has led to a rise in online news consumption.
adjective Declining can also be used as an adjective to describe something that is decreasing or diminishing in quantity, quality, or importance.
A1 The declining sun painted the sky in shades of orange and pink.
A2 She noticed the declining number of students attending the class.
B1 The declining economy has led to many businesses closing down.
B2 The declining interest in traditional art forms is concerning to many artists.
C1 The declining population in rural areas is a major demographic trend.
C2 The declining quality of customer service has affected the company's reputation.
formal The declining population growth rate is a cause for concern among policymakers.
informal I've noticed a declining interest in traditional sports among the youth.
slang The party last night was a total flop, attendance was declining all night.
figurative Her declining health is like a wilting flower, slowly losing its vibrancy.
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