Synonyms of downhill

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adjective

ˈdau̇n-ˌhil 

as in easy

involving minimal difficulty or effort

the project should be all downhill after this problem is fixed

Synonyms & Similar Words

• easy
• smooth
• simple
• cheap
• ready
• quick
• fluid
• light
• effortless
• royal
• painless
• snap
• soft
• fluent
• straightforward
• facile
• hands-down
• uncomplicated
• obvious
• evident
• unchallenging
• mindless
• apparent
• clear
• plain
• manifest
• distinct
• unmistakable
• clear-cut
• idiotproof
• unequivocal
• transparent
• unambiguous
• patent
• open-and-shut
• palpable
• perspicuous

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• difficult
• hard
• severe
• tough
• strenuous
• rough
• arduous
• killer
• stiff
• formidable
• murderous
• grueling
• laborious
• demanding
• labored
• exacting
• painful
• toilsome
• troublesome
• herculean
• exhausting
• oppressive
• stressful
• burdensome
• complex
• onerous
• problematic
• complicated
• toilful
• taxing
• intricate
• involved
• knotty
• abstruse
• recondite

downhill

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noun

ˈdau̇n-ˌhil 

as in dip

a downward slope

most runners will have their best splits on the downhills

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dip
• descent
• decline
• fall
• hanging
• depression
• declivity
• downgrade
• hang
• basin
• hollow
• declension

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• uphill
• rise
• ascent
• upgrade
• hill
• gradient
• grade
• pitch
• lean
• incline
• acclivity
• tilt
• inclination
• uprise
• rake
• glacis

downhill

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adverb

as in down

Related Words

• down
• downward
• downstairs
• downgrade
• below
• over
• low
• facedown

Dissimilar Words

• up
• upward
• aloft
• upwardly

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of downhill

Adjective

The downhill par-3 third hole takes players past the 400-year old Castle Stuart, a tower house that was completed in 1625. — Zach Schenfisch, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

During summer, adrenaline junkies can get their fix on the downhill mountain biking trails and extensive zip line course. — Allison Savage Bates, Denver Post, 19 July 2026

Noun

Still one of the hottest downhill destination in the Europe right now? — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 July 2026

On a loose downhill section or a trail with sudden turns, stronger and more consistent braking can make the bike feel more predictable for the rider. — New Atlas, 23 June 2026

Adverb

The film keeps jumping to flashbacks of Jay and Mitt at different points in their relationship, which is basically one long downhill slide. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026

Goliath uses a sheer drop from 200 feet (61 meters) to reach top speeds of 70 mph (112 kph) and focuses on velocity and downhill plunges rather than turning riders upside down through loops or corkscrews. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026