attenuated

Definitions

Reduced in force, effect, or value.

Unnaturally thin or slender in form.

Weakened or lessened in intensity, amount, or size.

Examples

The signal became significantly attenuated as it traveled through the thick concrete walls.

After the storm passed, the intensity of the wind was greatly attenuated.

The patient's immune response was attenuated by the administration of specialized medication.

Synonyms

weakened diminished reduced thinned tapered slender diluted

Antonyms

strengthened increased amplified thickened expanded intensified augmented