Synonyms of downward

downward 1 of 2

adjective

as in bowed

directed down

fishermen keep watch for the downward plunge of seabirds diving for food

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bowed
• lowered
• down
• downcast

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• upward
• lifted
• elevated
• uplifted
• raised

downward

2 of 2

adverb

ˈdau̇n-wərd 

variants or downwards

as in down

toward or in a lower position

at this point the river flows gently downward to the sea

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• upward
• up
• upwardly
• aloft

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of downward

Adjective

Despite the differing data points, the downward decline in Netflix views was similar. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2026

That means that the Kirk boys’ dad was actually in charge, which would explain the downward trajectory his career soon took. — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026

Adverb

The matching fabric shade is designed to diffuse some of the light and direct it downward for a softer, more ambient effect. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2026

Symptoms can include a high fever, cough, runny nose, red/watery eyes, white spots inside the mouth and a rash that begins on the face at the hairline and moves downward on the body. — Finch Walker, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026