Downward Synonyms and Antonyms

dounwərd
Moving or sloping down
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. down
  2. descending
  3. earthward
  4. descendent
  5. declensional
  6. declinatory
  7. downwards
  8. netherward
Spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position
(Adverb)
Synonyms:
  1. downwards
  2. down
  3. downwardly
Antonyms:
  1. upward

Words Related to Downward

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Downward Sentence Examples

  • His sword slashed downward at her.

  • The path wound its way downward, dumping them into a draw far enough away to be safe.

  • The steady downward spiral of snowflakes was mesmerizing, peaceful.

  • Her eyes were cast downward, and her glass still in place on the table.

  • From Bagdad downward, the course of the Tigris is peculiarly serpentine and shifting.

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