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

Rocky Horror bucked an overall downward trend during the summer dog days, with grosses up $120,328 to $949,446 for the final week or original cast members Luke Evans, Stephanie Hsu and Andrew Durand. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026

Any lawsuit would likely rumble on for many years, during which the Colorado River looks set to continue its downward trajectory. — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

Adverb

Medicaid reimbursement has begun to tilt downward, and self-pay patients are on the rise. — Daniel Payne, STAT, 25 Aug. 2026

As far as when the region will see some relief, Bonnette said temperatures will start to head downward as September nears. — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Aug. 2026