Vocabulary Entry

subsiding

|verb • adjective

verb

To become less intense, severe, or active.

Example Sentences

"After the storm, the winds began subsiding."

"His anger finally subsided after the apology."

"As the sun set, the heat of the day started subsiding."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The subsiding water levels indicated the flood was over."

"We could see the subsiding waves after the boat passed."

"Her subsiding enthusiasm was evident after the long wait."