Antonyms for lessened

Grammar : Verb

Spell : les-uh n

Phonetic Transcription : ˈlɛs ən

Definition of lessened

Origin : "to become less," c.1300, from less + -en (1). Related: Lessened; lessening.

verb lower, reduce

Example sentences :

Its excitement was not lessened when he recognized Hamish Channing.
Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood

And yet, since Peppina had been on the island the peace of the life there had been lessened.
Extract from : « A Spirit in Prison » by Robert Hichens

His reluctance, his sense of fear, were lessened, nearly died away.
Extract from : « A Spirit in Prison » by Robert Hichens

The heat did not seem to have lessened much with the going down of the sun.
Extract from : « The Forbidden Trail » by Honor Willsie

"I think Mr. Parasyte's conduct has lessened it," said Vallington.
Extract from : « Breaking Away » by Oliver Optic

Indeed, it increased rather than lessened the asperity of her detractors.
Extract from : « Mary Wollstonecraft » by Elizabeth Robins Pennell

The number of his appointments, for instance, might well be lessened.
Extract from : « Ethics in Service » by William Howard Taft

They pursued their route, but lessened in their numbers every day.
Extract from : « The Arabian Nights » by Unknown

She said his love for her had lessened, and therefore their engagement was a great mistake.
Extract from : « The Winning Clue » by James Hay, Jr.

These results we may attribute to the lessened use of the wings.
Extract from : « The Variation of Animals and Plants Under Domestication, Vol. I. » by Charles Darwin

Synonyms for lessened

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