Trail away
verb
To gradually become quieter or less strong.
Her voice trailed away as she saw who was coming.
Often appears as...
- voice trailed away
- sound trailed away
verb
To gradually stop or disappear.
The path trailed away into the mist.
Often appears as...
- path trailed away
- light trailed away
verb
To gradually become quieter or less strong.
Her voice trailed away as she saw who was coming.
Often appears as...
- voice trailed away
- sound trailed away
verb
To gradually stop or disappear.
The path trailed away into the mist.
Often appears as...
- path trailed away
- light trailed away
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Diminishing
Indicates emotions or thoughts becoming less intense, often due to hesitation or uncertainty.
When she talked about her childhood, her enthusiasm trailed away.
Pro Tip 2/3Shifting Attention
Used when someone gets distracted or loses focus, causing their speech or action to fade.
As he started daydreaming, his lecture trailed away.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Ending
Shows a conversation or sound ending inconclusively without a firm resolution.
The discussion about the budget just trailed away without any decision.
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