adjective
- becoming smaller in size, amount, or extent
- shy and lacking confidence; timid
noun
- the process of becoming smaller
Examples
- The shrinking ice caps are a sign of climate change.
- Her shrinking savings account worried her greatly.
- He was a shrinking violet who rarely spoke in class.
- The shrinking violet hid behind her mother at the party.
- The shrinking of the fabric was caused by hot water.
- Economic shrinking led to widespread unemployment.
- The company’s shrinking market share concerned investors.