tapering
/ˈteɪpərɪŋ/
adjective
- Becoming gradually narrower toward one end.
- She chose a dress with a tapering silhouette that flared at the hem.
- The tapering shape of the mountain made it look like a pyramid.
- The tree had tapering branches that reached toward the sky.
Antonyms
noun
- The process of gradually decreasing in size, amount, or intensity.
- The tapering of the river's flow was noticeable during the dry season.
- The coach planned a tapering of training before the big race.
- The tapering of the dosage helped avoid withdrawal symptoms.
verb
- Present participle of taper: to become gradually narrower toward one end.
- The road is tapering as it approaches the bridge.
- The carpenter is tapering the legs of the table.
- She is tapering the ends of her hair for a softer look.
- Present participle of taper: to gradually reduce in amount or intensity.
- He is tapering his caffeine intake to avoid headaches.
- The storm is tapering as it moves inland.
- The company is tapering its advertising budget.