Synonyms for

Tapered

Verb / ˈteɪpɜ:d / Another word for tapered — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

gradually narrow towards one end

Synonyms & similar words

sharpen taper point tapering narrowing narrowed conical pointed gradual slender thin tapering attenuated cuneiform narrowing decreasing diminishing receding waning

Example sentences

  1. The pencil was tapered at the end.
  2. The river tapered as it flowed towards the ocean.
  3. The tree had a tapered trunk.
  4. The musician tapered the volume of the song.
  5. The ice cream cone tapered towards the bottom.

Quotes

  • "Gratitude is a tapering thing, and humility is a very unattractive quality." - David Herbert Lawrence
  • "Love to faults is always blind, always is to joy inclined. Lawless, winged, and unconfined, and breaks all chains from every mind. Deceit to secrecy confin'd, courage to fear resign'd; hatred does his worst, to find and blind the eyes of the mind." - William Blake
  • "Truthful words are not beautiful; beautiful words are not truthful. Good words are not persuasive; persuasive words are not good." - Lao Tzu

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