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

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

The game seemed to get easier for Essengue in the second half, forcing two turnovers and four blocks while drawing free throws with his downhill movement. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 10 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

There is constant motion in the backfield to cover up a downhill running game that is still the Jayhawks’ preferred way to generate points. — Pj Green september 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2026

That gives leaf peepers several weeks to adjust their plans—or simply follow autumn downhill. — Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2026