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

Whether energy prices will continue their downward trend remains to be seen. — Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

While the company had a strong debut, with shares soaring 19% on their first day of trading to as high as $193, it’s largely been on a downward trajectory since then. — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 16 July 2026

Adverb

No one back in England, from the King downward, would have begrudged the arrangement. — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 17 July 2026

Governing authority is gradually drifting downward — and outward — to states, cities and metropolitan regions that can still act with speed, competence and public trust. — John Eger, Mercury News, 17 July 2026