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Downward Definition & Meaning

1. Moving or pointing towards a lower position or level.

Example: The airplane started its downward descent towards the runway.

2. Declining or decreasing in quantity, quality, or value.

Example: The company's profits have been on a downward trend for the past year.

3. Depressed or sad.

Example: After the breakup, she fell into a downward spiral of depression.

4. Directed or focused towards negative or pessimistic thoughts or actions.

Example: His downward attitude towards life was affecting those around him.

5. Moving or located towards the southern hemisphere.

Example: The birds migrate downward to escape the cold winter months.

Examples of the word downward used in sentences.

  • The hiker carefully made his way downward along the steep mountain trail.
  • The bird flew downward towards the ground.
  • The teacher pointed her finger downward to the correct answer on the paper.
  • The economy has been heading downward for the past year.
  • I slipped on the wet floor and fell downward.
  • The airplane began its downward descent towards the runway. (Travel)
  • He felt his mood spiral downward as the day went on. (Emotions)
  • The hiker slipped on the downward slope of the mountain and tumbled to the bottom. (Outdoor Activities)
  • The unemployment rate has been on a downward trend for the past two months. (Economy)
  • The temperature is expected to trend downward over the next few days. (Weather)
  • The raindrops fell downward from the sky, splashing on the pavement with a soft patter.
  • The plane began its steep downward descent, causing some passengers to grip their seats in fear.
  • The stock market took a downward turn yesterday, causing alarm among investors.
  • The economy of the country has been on a downward spiral for the past year, with no clear signs of improvement.
  • The path leading up to the mountain became steeper and more downward as we ascended.
  • The diver gracefully glided downward to the ocean floor.
  • The plane's steep downward descent caused several passengers to feel nauseous.
  • The downward spiral of his mental health required immediate attention.
  • She felt her mood shift from elation to a downward spiral after receiving the bad news.
  • The stock market trended downward for several weeks before stabilizing.
  • The captain quickly adjusted the plane's altitude to avoid the downward draft caused by the mountains.
  • The skier accelerated as she sped down the steep, downward slope.
  • The downward spiral of the economy has left many people jobless and struggling.
  • The downward trend in sales has been a cause of concern for our company.
  • The doctor advised the patient to avoid any movements that would lead to a downward pressure on their spine.
  • Despite the downward trend in the economy, the company managed to maintain its profits.
  • The stock market took a sharp downward turn after the announcement of the company's bankruptcy.
  • The athlete made a downward motion with his hand signaling to the coach to lower the music.
  • The downward slope of the hill made it easy for the bikers to pick up speed.
  • The downward pressure from the heavy snow caused the roof to collapse.
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