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

Haden’s hires failed to return the Trojans to their glory days and eventually sent the program on a downward trajectory. — The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

The selective return of services to the Suez Canal is restoring effective capacity on Asia-Europe routes, which could put downward pressure on freight rates, according to Drewry. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026

Adverb

The good news is those numbers have been trending downward for decades. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026

Though capacity has remained fairly strong throughout its run, grosses have begun to trend downward over the past two years. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026