fading

Definitions

The process of gradually disappearing, losing brightness, or becoming less distinct.

A gradual loss of signal strength in electronic communication or broadcasting.

Examples

The colors of the old painting are slowly fading after years of exposure to sunlight.

I could hear his voice fading as he walked further away down the quiet street.

Despite the fading light of dusk, the hikers managed to find their way back to the camp.

Synonyms

waning dimming dwindling ebbing receding vanishing wilting

Antonyms

brightening intensifying flourishing growing strengthening blooming thriving