Words starting with W

6 words, alphabetical. Each one with its Hindi meaning, what it actually means, five synonyms, five antonyms and a sentence it works in.

Wane

Verb

क्षीण होना

to decrease gradually in strength or extent

Synonyms
Decline · Diminish · Dwindle · Fade · Recede
Antonyms
Wax · Grow · Increase · Strengthen · Intensify

Public interest in the scheme began to wane after the initial rush.

Wary

Adjective

सावधान

cautious about possible dangers or problems

Synonyms
Cautious · Careful · Guarded · Watchful · Suspicious
Antonyms
Careless · Trusting · Unwary · Reckless · Unguarded

Lenders have grown wary of unsecured personal loans.

Whimsical

Adjective

सनकी / चंचल

playfully quaint or fanciful, unpredictable

Synonyms
Fanciful · Capricious · Playful · Quirky · Erratic
Antonyms
Practical · Serious · Sensible · Predictable · Rational

The branding felt too whimsical for a serious financial product.

Wistful

Adjective

उदासीभरी लालसा

having a feeling of vague or regretful longing

Synonyms
Nostalgic · Yearning · Longing · Pensive · Melancholic
Antonyms
Content · Satisfied · Indifferent · Cheerful · Untroubled

He spoke with a wistful tone about the bank's early startup days.

Wither

Verb

मुरझाना

to become dry and shriveled; to lose vitality, force, or freshness

Synonyms
Shrivel · Fade · Decline · Waste away · Shrink
Antonyms
Flourish · Thrive · Bloom · Grow · Strengthen

Without fresh capital, the once-promising startup began to wither.

Wrath

Noun

क्रोध

extreme anger

Synonyms
Fury · Rage · Anger · Ire · Indignation
Antonyms
Calm · Contentment · Pleasure · Serenity · Goodwill

The scam victims' wrath forced the regulator to launch an immediate probe.

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