Fizzle out

verb

To slowly end, disappear or stop functioning.

The party started off great but it soon fizzled out when the music stopped.
Visual representation of "fizzle out" - To slowly end, disappear or stop functioning.

Often appears as...

  • the party fizzled out
  • the enthusiasm fizzled out
verb

To stop being effective or productive.

Their attempts to negotiate a deal fizzled out.
Visual representation of "fizzle out" - To stop being effective or productive.

Often appears as...

  • negotiations fizzled out
  • plans fizzled out
verb

To end in a disappointing or anticlimactic way.

The movie started off exciting but it fizzled out towards the end.
Visual representation of "fizzle out" - To end in a disappointing or anticlimactic way.

Often appears as...

  • excitement fizzled out
  • expectations fizzled out
verb

To slowly end, disappear or stop functioning.

The party started off great but it soon fizzled out when the music stopped.
Visual representation of "fizzle out" - To slowly end, disappear or stop functioning.

Often appears as...

  • the party fizzled out
  • the enthusiasm fizzled out
verb

To stop being effective or productive.

Their attempts to negotiate a deal fizzled out.
Visual representation of "fizzle out" - To stop being effective or productive.

Often appears as...

  • negotiations fizzled out
  • plans fizzled out
verb

To end in a disappointing or anticlimactic way.

The movie started off exciting but it fizzled out towards the end.
Visual representation of "fizzle out" - To end in a disappointing or anticlimactic way.

Often appears as...

  • excitement fizzled out
  • expectations fizzled out
Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "fizzle out"
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Gradual Decline

Use 'fizzle out' to describe something that diminishes slowly, not abruptly.

Illustration for Gradual Decline
The conversation fizzled out as the night went on.
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Lackluster Ending

Suggests an ending that is less exciting or successful than expected.

Illustration for Lackluster Ending
The fireworks display was good, but it fizzled out at the end.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Gradual Decline

Use 'fizzle out' to describe something that diminishes slowly, not abruptly.

Illustration for Gradual Decline
The conversation fizzled out as the night went on.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Lackluster Ending

Suggests an ending that is less exciting or successful than expected.

Illustration for Lackluster Ending
The fireworks display was good, but it fizzled out at the end.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Gradual Decline

Use 'fizzle out' to describe something that diminishes slowly, not abruptly.

Illustration for Gradual Decline
The conversation fizzled out as the night went on.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Lackluster Ending

Suggests an ending that is less exciting or successful than expected.

Illustration for Lackluster Ending
The fireworks display was good, but it fizzled out at the end.
Visual representation of the word "Fizzle out"

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