tapered

Definitions

Becoming gradually narrower or thinner toward one end.

Reduced in thickness or width in a regular, gradual manner.

Examples

The carpenter used a plane to create a beautifully tapered edge on the mahogany table.

She wore a pair of dark blue tapered trousers that fit perfectly at the ankles.

The lighthouse has a distinct tapered shape that helps it withstand strong coastal winds.

Synonyms

narrowed slenderized pointed tapering conical attenuated thinned

Antonyms

widened broadened thickened expanded cylindrical blunt uniform