Synonyms of tapered

tapered 1 of 2

adjective

as in stepped

Related Words

• stepped
• gradual
• phased
• progressive
• gradational
• piecemeal
• incremental
• step-by-step
• imperceptible
• decrescent
• inching
• increscent

Dissimilar Words

• sudden
• abrupt
• sharp
• acute
• discontinuous
• dynamic
• volatile
• saltatory
• changeable
• meteoric

tapered

2 of 2

verb

past tense of taper

as in decreased

to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually

you'll find the symptoms begin tapering gradually about 24 hours after you take the medicine

Synonyms & Similar Words

• decreased
• subsided
• diminished
• fell
• eased
• vanished
• dropped (off)
• shrank
• tapered off
• declined
• ebbed
• lowered
• drained (away)
• died (away or down or out)
• fell away
• moderated
• receded
• waned
• weakened
• dwindled
• remitted
• palled
• compressed
• lessened
• racheted (down)
• relented
• evaporated
• ratcheted (down)
• let up
• phased down
• abated
• constricted
• condensed
• de-escalated
• contracted
• relaxed
• tailed (off)
• melted (away)
• faded (away)
• slowed (down)
• petered (out)
• slackened
• frittered (away)
• alleviated
• collapsed
• gave out
• flagged
• sank
• deflated
• caved (in)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• increased
• built
• mounted
• expanded
• rose
• grew
• enlarged
• intensified
• accumulated
• waxed
• picked up
• swelled
• soared
• escalated
• appeared
• emerged
• mushroomed
• elongated
• showed up
• ballooned
• burgeoned
• lengthened
• snowballed
• distended
• blew up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tapered

Adjective

For anyone who thinks wide-leg linen pants can feel a little too oversized, this tapered pair is a refreshing change. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026

Her warm metallic heels had the same thick platform, tall tapered heel and straps crossing the toes, instep and ankle. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 30 July 2026

Many have a tapered silhouette that tends to pinch the toes, leading to an unnatural shape and discomfort in the toe box. — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026

Available in seven color options, the breezy silhouette features an elastic waistband, elongating tapered legs, and handy front pockets. — Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 18 July 2026

The legs are also customizable, with 18 different options that range from mid-century tapered legs to modern mattes to more farmhouse-style turned wood options. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 16 July 2026

Look for long tapered points where fish can move up shallow to feed with quick access to deep water. — Kristine Fischer, Outdoor Life, 2 July 2026

Its tapered base fits most cupholders, and the insulated design does a great job keeping drinks cold well past the first sip. — Olivia Tarantino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 June 2026

Verb

Love Joy’s was the only one that resembled the kind of proper house drawn by all school-age children the world over, with proper walls and a roof that properly tapered. — Literary Hub, 3 Aug. 2026

More pertinently, Newcastle’s largesse has tapered even as Premier League clubs are spending ever more. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026

Eyebrows were lightly brushed up and tapered neatly, while her eyes were free of mascara or shading. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 July 2026

Men’s styles include the Miles, a relaxed wide fit; the Jerald, a straight fit; the Benjamin, a tapered fit; the SlimR, a slim tapered; and the Hack, a slim straight. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 8 June 2026

The powder blue car was shaped like a torpedo, with Rolls-Royce’s unmistakable vertical grille, an open cockpit and a rear that tapered like a dove. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026

On either side, the bodice of Blanchett's gown split into two billowing sleeves that tapered at her wrists. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026

Instead of a flowy, wide-leg silhouette, these pants feature a streamlined, tapered fit through the legs, all while keeping the same flexible, comfort-first waistband of most linen pant styles. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026

The company eventually abandoned that approach, selling the product through retailers, but sales still tapered out. — Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026